DEAR ABBY: I’m in my mid-30s and have just been married for the first time. I chose not to take my husband’s last name for several reasons. I have a child from a previous relationship who shares my name; I have a unique name that I love; and I am established in a career in […]
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Specialty epilepsy drug requires continued eye monitoring
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking Sabril for five years. I have drug-resistant epilepsy, and this is the first drug that has worked. It is a high-risk medication, as it can affect eyesight. I have my eyes checked every three months. You don’t hear much about this drug. Is this safe to keep taking, […]
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Scorpio: Make room for what you want with a little effort
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Willow Shields, 20; Amy Schumer, 39; Heidi Klum, 47; Morgan Freeman, 83. Happy Birthday: Learn as much as you can this year. Documentaries and online seminars will help reshape you for what’s to come. Consider what makes you happy or the type of challenge that will spark your imagination and […]
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Pregnant bride-to-be faces choice between two brothers
DEAR ABBY: When I was younger, I was engaged to a man I’ll call “Jake.” I was deeply in love with him, only to have my heart broken when he cheated on me, so I broke it off. A short time later, I developed feelings for his brother, “Jed.” One thing led to another, and […]
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Eugenia Last, Pisces: Don’t take what others say to heart
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Farrell, 44; Brooke Shields, 55; Tom Berenger, 71; Clint Eastwood, 90. Happy Birthday: How you handle day-to-day problems will make a difference. Take control of your emotions, and look for practical alternatives that suit the changing lifestyle trends, and you will up your game and be ready to take […]
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Virgo: Compromise will help keep the peace
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Winget, 35; Rory Bushfield, 37; Idina Menzel, 49; Wynonna Judd, 56. Happy Birthday: How you deal with sensitive situations will determine how well you do this year. Trust, honesty and being realistic about what is doable will matter. Adopting unfamiliar beliefs or popular pastimes can lead to problems if […]
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Stepmom goes a step too far claiming children as her own
DEAR ABBY: My former husband had an affair years ago, and when our divorce was final, he married the woman he was involved with. I’ll call her “Libby.” Although I have moved on, it bothers me when she refers to my children as “her children.” I have asked her to stop, but she continues to […]
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Teen in quarantine worries about staying close to beau
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for a little over five months. We have enjoyed spending time with each other, but we never have deep, meaningful conversations, and I feel that it’s negatively impacting our relationship. Because of the coronavirus quarantine, we can’t see each other because we are still […]
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Leo: Go your own way and don’t let anyone meddle in your affairs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 31; Melanie Brown, 45; Rupert Everett, 61; Annette Bening, 62. Happy Birthday: Uncertainty will be your downfall. Be resourceful, gather facts quickly and make decisions based on logic and facts. Knowing when to take action will make a difference to the way your year unfolds. Listen, verify and […]
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Consistently lower than ‘normal’ temperature may be just fine
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 79-year-old male. My doctor tells me that my blood pressure and pulse are better than most men half my age. I feel good. I have been taking my temperature about three times a day, using both digital and mercury thermometers, careful to wait at least an hour after […]