DEAR ABBY: I went through an ugly divorce. My second wife, “Marci,” is a liar, a cheat and a thief. She claims she’s religious, but she gambles. She opens bank accounts that I’m not aware of. She tries to justify what she has done, but she calls constantly if I leave the house. She claims […]
Advice
Libra: Follow through on what you say you’ll do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 31; Lana Parrilla, 43; Jason Bonham, 54; Forest Whitaker, 59. Happy Birthday: Share your emotions, discuss your intentions and clear up matters that have been plaguing you for a long time. It’s up to you to take the initiative if you want to see a change take place. […]
Unhappy husband jumps from frying pan into fire
DEAR ABBY: I went through an ugly divorce. My second wife, “Marci,” is a liar, a cheat and a thief. She claims she’s religious, but she gambles. She opens bank accounts that I’m not aware of. She tries to justify what she has done, but she calls constantly if I leave the house. She claims […]
Woman fumes when man won’t take time to phone
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with the same man for 15 years. For the last six, we have been living together. He’s a machinist who owns his own business and works strict hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Sometimes he locks his doors at 5 and works an hour or […]
What kind of doctor gives a bursitis injection?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with bursitis on my left hip, and my pain management doctor says she can give me an injection to help. I had one last year by an orthopedist. The pain management nurse recommends my orthopedist do it because they use X-ray to guide the injection. But if X-rays […]
Virgo: Take a smart approach to personal growth
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scott Porter, 41; Matthew Fox, 54; Jackie Earle Haley, 59; Jane Lynch, 60. Happy Birthday: Live in the moment, experience life and embrace changes that can make your environment better. Be part of the solution, and offer innovative ideas. Step up, be a leader and create what makes you happy. […]
Leo: Follow your own path to find happiness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ken Jeong, 51; Cheech Marin, 74; Harrison Ford, 78; Patrick Stewart, 80. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities this year, and you will find something that truly interests you. A business partnership looks promising as long as you don’t have an emotional connection. Put long-term plans in place, and subtle changes […]
Interstitial cystitis drug can affect the macula in the eye
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you discuss Elmiron side effects and the pending lawsuit? I have been on this for years for interstitial cystitis and am worried about staying on it even though it is the only relief I can find. — C.H. ANSWER: “Interstitial cystitis” is a term used for chronic bladder pain when no […]
Dear Abby: Man’s attitude leaves girlfriend suspicious
DEAR ABBY: I am 43, and my boyfriend is 40. He is always at my house, but I can never go to his to sit around and relax. When I get upset about it and want to talk to him about it, he tells me that’s not the case at all. I’m welcome anytime. But […]
Eugenia Last, Virgo: Don’t hesitate to embrace change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Malala Yousafzai, 23; Kimberly Perry, 37; Topher Grace, 42; Steve Howey, 43. Happy Birthday: Stay focused on what’s important to you. If you let outside influences take over, you will miss opportunities. Refuse to let anger consume you when applying your energy to something that is meaningful is how you […]