DEAR ABBY: In middle school, I had a crush on a boy. He didn’t even know I existed. Through a chance meeting many years later, he noticed me, but there were complications. He didn’t know how to tell his ex it was too late for her, and it became a love triangle. She saw the […]
Advice
Is son’s slow withdrawal from opioid treatment too slow?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you tell me the best way for a person to withdraw from Suboxone and how long it usually takes? My son was an opioid addict and has been on Suboxone films for four years for his recovery. He is now very gradually weaning off of it by reducing the amount he […]
Roommate’s drunken fights begin to wear renter down
DEAR ABBY: My roommate owns the house. His girlfriend and her two children are over here all day, every day. I have my own living room, office and bedroom, and we share the kitchen and bathroom. I’m clean and respectful and try to mind my own business. The problem is, neither of them work. They […]
Taurus: Be on the lookout for a new opportunity
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Maria Menounos, 42; Kanye West, 43; Julianna Margulies, 54; Keenen Ivory Wayans, 62. Happy Birthday: Revisit how you want to structure your life as you move forward. Picking up knowledge and skills that will help you find a better position or encourage you to head in a direction that offers […]
Eugenia Last, Aries: Make personal improvements a priority
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Iggy Azalea, 30; Michael Cera, 32; Bill Hader, 42; Liam Neeson, 68. Happy Birthday: Dig in and learn something new. Make a point to find exciting ways to use your skills and knowledge. Financial gains are within reach if you are open to change and willing to embrace a unique […]
Dear Abby: Video parties help family stay close
DEAR ABBY: May I share with you a way my husband and I are staying connected? My daughter came up with the idea. She and her daughter live a good distance from us. She decided the four of us should have a virtual dinner together three times a week. We move our dining chairs together […]
Mom fears history will repeat for daughter marrying young
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for 18 years. The main reason for my divorce was that I married too young and wasn’t ready to be a wife and mother. My daughter has just announced her engagement to a truly wonderful man, but she’s only 19. I want to support her, but I’m afraid she’s […]
Intramuscular injection usually easy and safe
DEAR DR. ROACH: I give my wife an octreotide intramuscular injection monthly into the gluteal muscle. I was taught to pull back on the needle to be sure you aren’t in a blood vessel. Sometimes, I am unable to inject the medication (just can’t plunge the syringe) despite being sure the needle was working before […]
Sorrow consumes couple’s lives after son’s suicide
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I lost our son to suicide a few years ago. We have never gotten over it. I have recovered somewhat and would like to resume having intimate relations, but she’s not that far along. I no longer feel there’s any reason to continue on this earth. There is no point […]
Pisces: Be forthcoming about what you want and what you’re willing to do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Fisher, 40; Mark Wahlberg, 49; Ron Livingston, 53; Jeff Garlin, 58. Happy Birthday: Keep moving forward, and avoid drama. Focus on what’s important to you and the people who count. Make the most of what you have, and harness your attributes and skills to use selectively, where it will […]