DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter, “Allie,” (whom I’ve raised as my own since she was 2), has banned my 39-year-old daughter’s 19-year-old girlfriend “Taylor” from coming to her house for the holidays. She dislikes that Taylor is 20 years younger than her sister. Because of this, I decided to celebrate the holidays at my house instead […]
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Virgo: Learning and substituting whatever works best for you will bring about positive change.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Hendricks, 50; Kristin Lehman, 53; Amy Ryan, 57; Frankie Valli, 91. Happy Birthday: Test the water before jumping in, and initiate changes that improve your life and surroundings. An energetic approach to keeping up, taking care of business and pursuing your goals will pay off, leading to unexpected opportunities […]
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Leo:Let your actions, discipline and dedication speak for you, and finish what you start before you move on to more enjoyable pastimes.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyle Busch, 40; Ellie Kemper, 45; David Beckham, 50; Dwayne Johnson, 53. Happy Birthday: Put your energy where it counts. Refuse to let what others do or say cause confusion or distract you from getting the highest return. It’s up to you to pick and choose what makes you tick […]
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Friend abruptly cuts off complaint about feeling sick
DEAR ABBY: I’ve known “Bianca” since high school. She’s my neighbor and godmother to my son. I consider her a sister, and we travel and spend holidays together. Our families get along well. A month ago, my body started aching all over. I have been feeling sick, and my doctor is trying to figure out […]
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Starstruck father can’t play it cool around celebrities
DEAR ABBY: I am a 55-year-old father of a 7-year-old child. My social skills and experience are rusty due to graduate school and post-graduate training years (12 years, to be exact) without much social interaction. I believe I missed an opportunity to bond with our 7-year-old. Five years ago, my wife and I ran into […]
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Cancer: When in doubt, your best choice is to sit back and observe.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 56; Tim McGraw, 58; Joanna Lumley, 79; Judy Collins, 86. Happy Birthday: Plan your actions carefully this year, and you will positively influence your life and the lives of those who matter to you. Separate work and home: Don’t share personal information with associates or professional concerns with […]
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Gemini: Taking on the world’s weight will lead to nothing good.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dianna Agron, 39; Kirsten Dunst, 43; Kunal Nayyar, 44; Johnny Galecki, 50. Happy Birthday: Take charge, and use intelligence to navigate your way forward. Preparation, research and remaining calm will contribute to your success this year. Consider altering where or how you live and work if it will protect you […]
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‘Relationship’ involves sending money in one direction
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a text relationship for nearly a year. I call it a text relationship because we communicate solely through texting. Because I’m not a video chat person, it doesn’t bother me that we don’t Zoom. Additionally, the few times he has tried to contact me via video, we just don’t […]
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Taurus: Clearing a path to freedom will offer satisfaction and insight into how to turn your dreams into a reality.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 55; Uma Thurman, 55; Michelle Pfeiffer, 67; Jerry Seinfeld, 71. Happy Birthday: Put your energy to work for you this year. Refuse to let anger and frustration steal your thunder when focusing on progress and taking care of business are the better alternatives. Welcome positive change and be […]
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Grandparents fear for toddler’s safety in unsanitary home
DEAR ABBY: Our son and his girlfriend had our first grandchild 18 months ago. We helped them move out of their rental house before the baby was born and buy a cute little house, which we made sure was in good shape before they moved in. (They had ruined the rental property with a couple […]