DEAR ABBY: This may seem strange, but my husband is too nice. His late mother, a domineering woman who always got her way, trained him not to have an opinion. Almost everything he says is crafted to be neutral so that nobody can possibly take issue with him. If I ask, “What do you want […]
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Insomnia, COVID complicate treatment of depression
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an almost 69-year-old man in generally good health. Until the pandemic, I exercised regularly, but with Pilates studios closed I have only been walking. I have always been troubled with insomnia and have tried every sleep aid — both prescription and nonprescription — to no avail. That was until my […]
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New relationship flounders on sharing of offensive video
DEAR ABBY: A casual friend sent me a video of a comic doing a very lewd and vulgar routine. I was offended by it and forwarded it to my girlfriend to find out what she thought about it. She got very upset and told me I was being disrespectful to her by even passing it […]
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Gemini: Think matters through before taking action
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 31; Paul Wesley, 38; Marlon Wayans, 48; Woody Harrelson, 59. Happy Birthday: A steady pace forward will get you where you want to go this year. It’s OK to do things differently, use your imagination and create something new and exciting. Trust in your ability to get things […]
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Is ‘really low’ urine pH a health hazard?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who’s 28 with “really low” urine pH (I don’t know how low). Apparently, it is due to constant dehydration and drinking coffee all day long, to the point that the doctor recommended that he drink lots of water with lemon (perhaps just to prevent dehydration and nothing else.) […]
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Taurus: Look before you leap and you’ll thrive
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 28; Rufus Wainwright, 47; David Spade, 56; Willem Dafoe, 65. Happy Birthday: You may want to rethink the way you structure your future. How you handle your money, legal matters and health will be crucial to the help you receive as the year progresses. Be smart, practical and […]
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Terms of endearment have opposite effect on woman
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are middle-aged. We have been together for 2 1/2 years. I love him, and I’m grateful for such a wonderful man at this point in my life. My problem is, he calls me “Sweet Baby” every single time he addresses me. (“Sweet Baby, what do you need help with?” […]
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Osteoporosis is a common condition
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 86, and was finally, after a few false starts, diagnosed with two compression fractured vertebrae, which were very painful. This was followed by a diagnosis of osteoporosis. The doctor who diagnosed it told me that it was a disease mainly of the northern part of the planet, affecting folks living in […]
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After 30 years, first love reappears in woman’s life
DEAR ABBY: I have come into contact with my first and forever love again after 30 years. We have had a few encounters throughout the years. When they happened, we fell right back into our comfort zone. We both have current relationships with others that are not satisfying. We have both had failed relationships as […]
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Aries: An overreaction will result in negative consequences
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 31; Justin Bartha, 42; Josh Hartnett, 42; Jon Lovitz, 63. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to bring about the changes you want to happen this year. Plan your actions, and execute your intentions with precision. There is no room for anger if you intend to reach your […]