DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Brent” for four years. Prior to meeting him, I was divorced with two children. Brent shows little interest in my kids’ lives. He doesn’t want us to live together before the kids are out of the house, and he never plans to get married. (My youngest is 10.) Even […]
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Capricorn: Use your imagination when it comes to money and how best to handle people who ask for too much.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Reese Witherspoon, 46; Elvis Stojko, 50; Bob Costas, 70; William Shatner, 91. Happy Birthday: Discipline, budgeting and completion will free your spirit and encourage you to set new goals. Take your time and stop worrying about keeping up or competing with others. Concentrating on what makes you happy eases stress […]
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Surgeon to determine which patients need immediate surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter was diagnosed with a fecalith after a day of pain and nausea. The expert opinion on her report was that an appendectomy was not required at this time. If a flare-up and pain do not recur, would an elective appendectomy be a wise choice given this first instance of symptoms? […]
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Sagittarius: A false lead can set you back financially if you don’t research before getting involved in a scheme.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jace Norman, 22; Matthew Broderick, 60; Rosie O’Donnell, 60; Gary Oldman, 64. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail. Be the driving force behind the changes you want to incorporate into your life this year. Refuse to let your emotions decide your fate when common sense and a practical approach to […]
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Ecstasy and uncertainty highlight affair at work
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a man I met at work. It took me six months to decide to be intimate with him, and it will be a year next month. Things are going great. The only issue is, he has a wife and kids. (The children are about my age.) I […]
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DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wonderful husband, “Alec,” for five years. This is a second marriage for both of us. We raised children on our own and waited until they were out of the house to get into a relationship. My issue is Alec plans events, and then becomes stressed because the […]
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Scorpio: It’s time to act on your behalf and to make adjustments that will put your mind at ease and lift your spirits.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ruby Rose, 36; Holly Hunter, 64; Spike Lee, 65; William Hurt, 72. Happy Birthday: Patience is a virtue. Take your time, assess situations and remain calm. Consider every angle of whatever comes your way, and look for the silver lining. Balance and integrity will see you through any situation and […]
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DEAR ABBY: My best friend of a few years, “Leia,” and I are very close. We were basically a unit, spending every day together. But now I have a girlfriend, “Kara.” She’s a mutual friend of both of us. Kara and I have been together for only a few months, but I already care about […]
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Libra: Set a personal goal, and distance yourself from situations that are wastes of money or time.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: AJ Lee, 35; Bruce Willis, 67; Glenn Close, 75; Ursula Andress, 86. Happy Birthday: How you approach life, love, happiness and what’s meaningful to you will contribute to your security and comfort for years to come. Contemplate the consequences before you make a move, and you’ll make a better decision. […]
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Young man’s eating habits are more trough than table
DEAR ABBY: My stepson “Ryan” is an active senior in high school. He’s a great kid, and I love him. I’m proud and delighted that he says he loves my home-cooked meals, which he doesn’t get at his mother’s house. They eat a lot of takeout or premade foods. Not everyone likes to cook, so […]