DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Ashton,” is bisexual. After we have fights, he takes “breaks” and uses them to be with other men. He has several friends who are bisexual or transgender. He is presently in the closet about his status because he comes from a Christian family and lives in a highly conservative area. He […]
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Pisces: Share your thoughts with people experiencing similar situations. You will find a way to resolve anything standing in your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Malala Yousafzai, 25; Rachel Brosnahan, 32; Phoebe Tonkin, 33; Steve Howey, 45. Happy Birthday: Facts and truth matter. Listen, assess and do your research. Trust your intelligence, memory and ability to get to the bottom of anything questionable. Take the initiative and discover unique ways to improve your everyday life. […]
Careful monitoring of medications is medically necessary
Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent article on electrolytes reminded me of my mother’s experience. At 89, she was dizzy, fainting and falling. I took her to her doctor. Her blood tests showed dangerously low levels of electrolytes, and I was told to get her to the emergency room quickly. The doctor there determined that her […]
Woman choices to air issues with her family on facebook
DEAR ABBY: I recently posted on Facebook about how I never get any recognition from my only son on my birthday, Mother’s Day or any holiday. My daughter-in-law then responded that I care more about my dogs than my grandchildren. I live in Florida; they live in Kansas. Last year, I offered to fly the […]
Careful monitoring of medications is medically necessary
Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent article on electrolytes reminded me of my mother’s experience. At 89, she was dizzy, fainting and falling. I took her to her doctor. Her blood tests showed dangerously low levels of electrolytes, and I was told to get her to the emergency room quickly. The doctor there determined that her […]
Length of hormone treatment depends on individual
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 60-year-old woman at the end of a five-year regimen of hormone therapy. My doctor has advised me to eventually stop use of estrogen and progesterone by this summer, as she says women have an advanced risk of breast cancer at this stage. Another friend a few years younger than […]
Aquarius: Focus on your health, finances and emotional well-being. Start an invigorating daily routine that motivates you to make a difference.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alessia Cara, 26; Lil’ Kim, 48; Dina Eastwood, 57; Richie Sambora, 63. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple and organized. Be practical, and outdo your nemesis. Put your energy into what matters to you and your relationships. Aim to make your life sustainable, and avoid playing catch-up with your finances […]
Stay-at-home mom anxious as 20-year old marriage crumbles
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Brett,” and I have been legally married for five years. We had a common-law marriage for more than 15 years before that. Brett was always a stable and encouraging partner, but over the last two to three years he has changed. He’s angry and he blames me for things that could […]
Physical contact turns man into a slick sweaty mess
DEAR ABBY: I don’t think I’ve read about this problem before, and I can’t find help on the internet. I have been married for many years and have had this problem from the beginning. Every time I touch or snuggle up next to my husband, he starts sweating profusely. It starts within just a second […]
Capricorn: Concentrate on meaningful relationships, and make your home comfortable and welcoming.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Simpson, 42; Adrian Grenier, 46; Sofia Vergara, 50; Arlo Guthrie, 75. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into money management and taking better care of your health. Don’t underestimate the cost or time involved in bringing about the changes you want to make. Discipline and hard work are the best […]