DEAR ABBY: I had this friend that I met eight months ago at a local boxing gym here in Chicago. We got along extremely well and even hung out a couple of times. However, she left her job at the gym two months later and things started falling apart. I started sending excessive messages on […]
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Eugenia Last, Sagittarius: Be upfront about your thoughts, intentions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Missy Franklin, 25; Kenan Thompson, 42; Bono, 60; Donovan, 74. Happy Birthday: It’s time to backtrack, fix problems and turn negatives into positives. You’ll have the discipline, endurance and intelligence to make things happen as long as you channel your energy constructively instead of letting anger take over. It’s up […]
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Dear Abby: She needs to contact an attorney, promptly
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 40 years, but we have lived separately in a house and guesthouse on jointly owned property for the last 10. We split bills and communicate only when necessary via text. I am somewhat afraid of him and try to distance myself from him and […]
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Insensitive question leaves grieving mother speechless
DEAR ABBY: My daughter unexpectedly died very recently. A “friend” called today asking how I was doing (quarantine, food, pet food, etc). Then she asked me the most unnerving question: “Do you have ‘June’ with you?” I was floored. So many thoughts came rushing at me at once. June was disabled since birth. She went […]
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Sagittarius: Don’t let bad information interfere with an emotional situation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steve Yzerman, 55; John Corbett, 59; Billy Joel, 71; Candice Bergen, 74. Happy Birthday: Play to win, but play fair. If you send mixed messages, it will hurt your chances to reach your goals this year. Handle money matters with care. Choose quality, not quantity, and you’ll come out ahead. […]
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Scorpio: Be attentive to those who share your beliefs and interests
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Stephen Amell, 39; Enrique Iglesias, 45; Melissa Gilbert, 56; David Keith, 66. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone meddle in your personal or professional business. Stick to the truth, and focus on what you want and what you are willing to give in return. Honesty will […]
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Altering wife’s perfect dishes is blasted by sympathetic cook
DEAR ABBY: Regarding “Recipe for Disaster in Texas” (Feb. 17), I have to say I disagreed with your response. Although Michelin won’t be awarding me any stars, I consider myself a good cook, and I strive to make unique, flavorful meals for my family. My husband frequently feels the need to doctor my recipes, and […]
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All X-rays and CT scans use radiation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I became short of breath walking upstairs or during mild exercise, like walking a short distance. My stress test was normal, heart normal and blood pressure good. My doctor has ordered a coronary calcium score. Should I be concerned about the amount of radiation in this CT scan? — P.M. ANSWER: A […]
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Teen chafes under dad’s strict style of parenting
DEAR ABBY: I am a teenage girl in an average family. I started getting interested in LGBTQ+ and other social justice topics when I was in fifth grade. Since then, I have realized that, among other things, I’m a lesbian, a liberal and an atheist. This wouldn’t be a problem, but my father hates many […]
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Libra: Rely on yourself and be confident in your abilities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexander Ludwig, 28; Sydney Leroux, 30; Breckin Meyer, 46; Amy Heckerling, 66. Happy Birthday: Well-developed relationships and work ethics will lead to welcome prospects. Do whatever it takes to position yourself for the future. Pick up skills, keep up with technology and do your best to get along with others. […]