DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 30 years. We have a problem I cannot seem to get past: We didn’t have a church wedding because he threatened not to marry me if I demanded one. I went along with him because of my low self-esteem, and I’m still sad and […]
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Engaged couple eager to live on their own
DEAR ABBY: I am a 25-year-old woman. My fiance is 26. Both of us live at home with our parents but have decided to move out in a few months to an apartment. Although his parents have given their blessing, my parents are against it and keep trying to change my mind. Abby, I have […]
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Pisces: Look at your options, then start heading in a direction
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Catherine Zeta-Jones, 52; Will Smith, 53; Michael Douglas, 77; Barbara Walters, 92. Happy Birthday: Dedication will lead to success. Don’t lose sight of your goal or dismiss any detail that can help you get superior results. Think outside the box, and stick to the budget you set. Take the path […]
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Gemini: Refuse to let anyone put you down or steal your thunder
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 46; Saffron Burrows, 49; Jeff Goldblum, 69; Christopher Lloyd, 83. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind, and be ready to compromise when dealing with domestic issues and family feuds. Take comfort in knowing your capabilities, and use your strengths personally and professionally to bring people together and […]
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Family navigates complexities of Asperger’s syndrome
DEAR ABBY: I’m a minor living at home with my parents and my brother. Everything’s pretty stable. Mom works, but she isn’t gone all the time or anything like that. However, I have a lot of problems with my dad. He has Asperger’s syndrome, and his behavior has caused many issues for me. The least […]
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Aquarius: Stop and take inventory. Remember what’s happened in the past.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Erin Chambers, 42; Candace Kita, 54; Nia Vardalos, 59; Kevin Sorbo, 63. Happy Birthday: Laboring over something you have no control over will not help you get ahead this year. Step outside your comfort zone. Use your intelligence, not your brawn, to get things done. Broaden your horizons to avoid […]
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Capricorn: Clear the air, say what’s on your mind and make your position clear
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 43; Jason Alexander, 62; Bruce Springsteen, 72; Mary Kay Place, 74. Happy Birthday: Clear the air, say what’s on your mind and make your position clear. It’s time to make a move or to fix what isn’t working for you anymore. Hesitation will be what holds you back, […]
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Vintage vehicle draws attention at jobsite
DEAR ABBY: I drive a classic car to work every day at a construction site. Since I began working there this summer, people often ask me about selling it. Most of the time I take it as a compliment and tell them it is not for sale currently, but the same people often continue to […]
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Elevation, exercise and compression help fight swollen legs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have chronic venous insufficiency. My doctor tells me there is nothing for it but compression socks, and I cannot put them on. — S.G. ANSWER: Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease of the veins, most commonly in the legs. It’s characterized by dilated (varicose) veins, tired or heavy legs, pain and […]
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Heartbroken wife ready to end long marriage
DEAR ABBY: When I found out a few months ago that my husband of 24 years had been having affairs with several men, it devastated me. I have gone to counseling to try to deal with the pain and depression I now suffer from. He’s in counseling for himself as well, and we are also […]