DEAR ABBY: I’ve been seeing “Pete” for eight months. He has been divorced for the last 15 years. He has two grown children and five grandchildren with his ex-wife, “Linda,” who is still a significant person in Pete’s life. They text throughout the day and enjoy doing things with Linda’s husband. Pete is having major […]
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Man prefers to rely on ex instead of current girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been seeing “Pete” for eight months. He has been divorced for the last 15 years. He has two grown children and five grandchildren with his ex-wife, “Linda,” who is still a significant person in Pete’s life. They text throughout the day and enjoy doing things with Linda’s husband. Pete is having major […]
Flare-up of osteoarthritis occurs after a urinary tract infection
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman in generally good health. A couple of weeks ago, I woke up with an awful pain in my hand. Then I noticed hard bumps on my knuckles. Shortly thereafter, I was diagnosed with a UTI. Just as my antibiotics were finished, I came down with some kind […]
Virgo: Learn from what transpires and differentiate between outdated, current and futuristic ideas.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Graham, 35; Rose McGowan, 51; Michael Keaton, 73; Claudette Colvin, 85. Happy Birthday: Slow down, smell the flowers, take a moment to relax and remember what life is about. It’s necessary to reduce excess, spend more time with loved ones and reassess what’s next. Change begins with you; ignoring […]
Mother in-law’s tardy apology gets no response
DEAR ABBY: My son-in-law and I had words five years ago. Two years ago, I wrote him a letter of apology and told him it was always “family first.” My daughter confirmed he received the letter. They recently had their fourth child. We haven’t seen their first since he was 2 or the second since […]
Man suddenly smitten with woman he’s known for years
DEAR ABBY: I have been around “Kendra” since she was 4. I am 59 and not married to her mother, although we are good friends. Kendra is 36 now and has an 8-year-old son. She lives with her boyfriend, who is the father. They are not married. We have a great relationship. For some reason, […]
Asymptomatic patient with lymphocytosis unlikely to die soon
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 71 years old. In 2021, lymphocytosis was found during my pre-op workup for breast cancer. I had a successful lumpectomy and radiation, and I am on a five-year course of anastrozole. After reviewing my prior complete blood counts, lymphocytosis was found leading back to 2018. It was thought to be due […]
Leo:There is power in numbers, and participating in something you believe in will positively impact you and your stomping grounds.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Whitney Cummings, 42; Beyonce Knowles, 43; Wes Bentley, 46; Drew Pinsky, 66. Happy Birthday: Step back, observe what’s happening around you and prepare to proceed with thought, high energy and the intent to convert any negative energy that comes your way into something positive and worthwhile. Be the one to […]
Cancer: Get your house in order, and you’ll feel at peace.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rita Volk, 34; Shaun White, 38; Omi, 38; Garrett Hedlund, 40. Happy Birthday: Don’t take anything for granted. Do your homework, and set and stay within boundaries. Talk is cheap, so follow through and complete your plans to avoid being misunderstood or ignored. Make this the year of transformation, not […]
Wife endures wild swings in husband’s personality
DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my husband of 26 years had a stroke, and his personality changed. He was difficult to deal with, but, with time, his old personality came back, and things got better. Two years ago, he finally kicked a longtime prescription drug habit. Our finances improved almost overnight (for which I am […]