DEAR ABBY: My husband of 43 years, an alcoholic, has started going to the local grill/bar in our small town. He spends three to four hours there, six days a week. He would go more often if they were open on Sundays. People who know us tell me things that have been going on between […]
Advice
Virgo: Keep your emotions in check to resolve issues
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Phelps, 35; Monica Potter, 49; Mike Tyson, 54; David Alan Grier, 64. Happy Birthday: Find something you love to do, and enjoy the process of discovering, developing and completing something that makes you feel accomplished. Going through a change is never easy for you emotionally, but if you have […]
Are frequent nighttime bathroom trips from overactive bladder?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman who suffered with urinary tract infections until my gynecologist prescribed estradiol, which I currently take. The UTIs are now infrequent, but I am sleep deprived from waking up four or five times per night to go to the bathroom. I relieve myself before I go to bed […]
Boyfriend’s sudden ghosting causes hurt and confusion
DEAR ABBY: I am dealing with the worst heartbreak ever. I don’t know what I did to make my boyfriend stop liking me. He won’t talk to me or text me back, and now he has blocked me on Facebook. One minute he said that he would always hang out with me and the next […]
Couple continues drifting after birth of surprise baby
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband since 2009. In 2017 we had a surprise baby, who is now 2 years and 9 months old. Connecting as a couple was getting difficult before the pregnancy, but now that we have this cute, extremely energetic child, we don’t connect at all. If I don’t ask […]
We all benefit from vaccines, whether we take them or not
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent column on vaccines left me unable to complete all the dots. An 80-year-old who has been sick only once (from a vaccination) stated that he/she will never willingly accept another vaccination. You conclude your column by suggesting that by being 80, this person should look forward to a vaccine for […]
Leo: Exercise and staying fit will benefit you in all aspects of life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Camila Mendes, 26; Nicole Scherzinger, 42; Melora Hardin, 53; Gary Busey, 76. Happy Birthday: Don’t wait for things to come to you; be the one to initiate what you want to do. Anger won’t solve anything, but being productive and setting expectations will help you excel. Go after your dreams […]
Eugenia Last, Cancer: Odd suggestion will turn out to be a blessing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 34; John Cusack, 54; Kathy Bates, 72; Mel Brooks, 94. Happy Birthday: Keep moving; idle time will be your enemy this year. Too much analyzing and too little movement will lead to arguments. Look inward, and consider what will bring you happiness, pleasure and added confidence. Choose to […]
Dear Abby: Trying to patch rift between daughters
DEAR ABBY: I have three beautiful daughters. The oldest moved to Wisconsin some years ago. About a year ago, my middle daughter went to visit her. My older daughter said something about politics that the younger one didn’t like, and since then the younger one refuses to communicate with her, which is breaking my heart. […]
New husband’s moodiness may signal deeper trouble
DEAR ABBY: I have a question about my daughter’s new husband, “Brad.” I haven’t interfered with their marriage and don’t want to, but he seems very moody and barely speaks to me. Just when I think I’ve found a common topic, on the next visit four or five weeks later, he doesn’t say a word. […]