DEAR ABBY: I can’t stand being around my dad. I love my mom, but no longer respect her because she stays married to him. He’s a narcissistic bully. My brother agrees. My parents and I live in the same town and get together for holidays, birthdays and other events. My brother lives out of state. […]
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Affair with trucker might not be for the long haul
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with a married man for 2 1/2 years. I know it’s wrong, but there’s just something there between us. We live five hours apart, but he’s a trucker, so I see him often. He makes me all these promises — that if I uproot my life and […]
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Gemini: Put in the time and effort to turn your dream into a reality
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 35; Chris Evans, 40; Tim Allen, 68; Stellan Skarsgard, 70. Happy Birthday: Dream on, but not at the expense of ignoring responsibilities. You need to step up and do things according to well-thought-out plans, good organization and sound judgment. A logical approach to life, love and happiness is […]
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Adult daughter still has to check in with parents
DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-year-old married woman. My job requires a lot of domestic travel, which I love. My parents continue to ask that I “check in” whenever I fly, and often text or call asking me where I am, even though I provide them my schedule. I feel this indicates a lack of […]
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Taurus: Make a choice to do something that will make you feel good
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kendra Wilkinson, 36; Eamonn Walker, 59; Scott Thompson, 62; Timothy Busfield, 64. Happy Birthday: Look for new and exciting ways to use your knowledge and skills to excel. Branch out and implement effective ways to incorporate something you love to do into your everyday routine. Keeping active and maintaining good […]
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Friend prefers telling tall tales over the truth
DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I reconnected with a childhood friend. When we were in high school together, she used to love telling stories, not all of them true. Most were harmless and cast her as the center of an interesting adventure. After graduation, I headed off to college, she started a job and we […]
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Aries: Make contact with those who can offer good advice
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Breanna Yde, 18; Shia LaBeouf, 35; Peter Dinklage, 52; Hugh Laurie, 62. Happy Birthday: Do things your way this year. Refuse to let someone step in and take over. Have a plan in mind and a schedule in place. Leave nothing to chance or open for criticism. Use your intelligence […]
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Colonoscopy not recommended past age 85
DEAR DR. ROACH: After my doctor moved, my new doctor would not order me a colonoscopy because I had turned 90. Are all doctors like that? My family is loaded with cancer. My mom had two colon cancer surgeries and died at age 99. Why can’t I make my own decision about it? I would […]
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Pisces: Health and personal well-being should be your priority
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shane West, 43; DJ Qualls, 43; Kate Flannery, 57; Frankie Faison, 72. Happy Birthday: Take a close look at what’s happening around you before you decide to head in a direction that is full of uncertainty. Think matters through, be smart about the decisions you make and don’t take on […]
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Grass-fed beef not best source of omega-3 fatty acid
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about omega-3 fatty acid intake, either through fish consumption or by dietary supplements like fish oil. Apparently, many American diets are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids. One possible reason is that most American beef cattle are fed primarily on corn rather than their natural diet of grass, leading […]