DEAR ABBY: I am married with two children, 6 and 4. I love them and my wife. When I met her, I knew she was a little messy. I am neat, tidy and generally organized. Over time, her behavior (specifically, cleanliness and tidiness) has grown worse. It’s reached the point where she leaves her chewed-off […]
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Cancer: A chance to make others take notice using your skills uniquely will help point you in a direction that offers responsibilities and all the bells and whistles that go with recognition.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ansel Elgort, 31; Betsy Brandt, 52; Megan Follows, 57; Billy Crystal, 77. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to your inner voice, and you’ll recognize how to handle whatever situation you encounter. This year favors observing, restructuring and defining what’s important to you. Fine-tune money matters, and fix your surroundings to ensure […]
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Doctor-patient introductions are necessary for good rapport
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old woman in fairly good health, but I have visited enough doctors recently to make the following observation: Almost without fail, a person will enter the examination room, make no introduction, and launch into a series of questions or perform whatever procedure is necessary. (In general, I do not […]
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Dad puzzled by the lack of commitment from daughter’s partner
DEAR ABBY: I am concerned about my daughter. She’s in a nice relationship, which seems good. They have two beautiful sons, ages 4 and 2, good jobs, a nice home and nice families who show a lot of support. We are always there for one another. My concern is that my daughter’s partner will not […]
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Reader sounds off on medical errors due to prescription drugs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I think it would be very enlightening if you would write a follow-up piece on the third leading cause of death in the United States. I am certain you are aware that I am referring to medical errors. I am of the opinion that physicians are overprescribing medication on a regular basis. […]
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Man wonders if his next colonoscopy screening is too far away
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male who is a nonsmoker and a social drinker. Other than a statin, I am not taking any medications. I have been getting colonoscopies every five years as each time several benign polyps have been found. When I was 67, a couple of precancerous polyps were found along […]
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Taurus: A proactive approach will help you avoid penalties or maintenance expenses.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jaimie Alexander, 41; Aaron Eckhart, 57; Courtney B. Vance, 65; Liza Minnelli, 79. Happy Birthday: Enthusiasm and desire for change will help you let go of the past and begin a new chapter. Life experience is precious, and if you rely on lessons learned, you will discover you have more […]
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A poem of forgiveness continues to resonate
DEAR ABBY: While doing some house cleaning, I came across a column of yours that I had clipped and tucked away. On one of the pages I had dog-eared was the poem, “Decide to Forgive.” I was struck by how timely it is. The message is much needed at this time. I believe in “doing […]
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Wife of an alcoholic is ready to throw in the towel
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 27 years. Most of them have been miserable. My husband has been a functioning alcoholic for more than 40 years. I consider his behavior emotionally abusive. I hate my home. My kids (22, 19 and 17) don’t want me to leave him. I live in my bedroom all […]
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Aries:Pitching in will make you feel grateful for who you are and what you have and will bring you in contact with people who share your sentiments.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Davis, 32; Thora Birch, 43; Johnny Knoxville, 54; Terrence Howard, 56. Happy Birthday: Stop waiting for someone else to make a move. Take the path that leads to your destination of choice. Take the guessing out of your life, define what you want and don’t stop until you are […]