CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 24; Hillary Scott, 35; David Oyelowo, 45; Susan Boyle, 60. Happy Birthday: Share your enthusiasm this year. Step outside your comfort zone if it will help you get things done. Explore new places and pastimes. Check out what nature has to offer. Get back to the basics and […]
Advice
An expert is best when it comes to hormone therapy needs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman who has been suffering from four to five bouts of hot flashes with night sweats (about every two hours from bedtime until morning) since I stopped taking HRT at age 62. I haven’t had an uninterrupted night’s sleep since then, and I rarely wake up feeling rested. […]
Playful name-calling isn’t fun anymore for boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend and I call each other horrible, disparaging names as a form of “love.” Recently, I asked her to stop calling me names like that because it was fun at first, but now not so much. For me, it was just too negative. I love her, and I want to show it […]
Gemini: Someone you least expect will disappoint you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 44; Freddie Prinze Jr., 45; Camryn Manheim, 60; Barbara Eve Harris, 62. Happy Birthday: Build solid relationships with like-minded people this year. Consider your assets and liabilities, and tip the scale in favor of what’s advantageous. Don’t waste energy on people and pastimes that weigh you […]
Truth of man’s marital status is revealed after his death
DEAR ABBY: This is a delicate situation. Four days after my boyfriend (whom I had been seeing for 8 1/2 years) was killed in an accident, I found out he was married. He had claimed for years that he was divorced and even produced a copy of his divorce decree several years ago. It is […]
Taurus: Change begins with you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Giselle Eisenberg, 14; Jenna Fischer, 47; Wanda Sykes, 57; Bryan Cranston, 65. Happy Birthday: Time spent sorting through details will pay off handsomely. You’ll find information that will help you make better decisions this year. Don’t let impatience lead you in the wrong direction. Educate yourself, and pursue your goals […]
Aries: Don’t share personal or sensitive information
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shaquille O’Neal, 49; Connie Britton, 54; D.L. Hughley, 58; Rob Reiner, 74. Happy Birthday: Take what others say or do in stride. Aim to bring out the best in everyone and everything, but don’t be susceptible to those who don’t speak the truth. Educate yourself to ensure that you get […]
Falling-out with friend group puts wife in awkward position
DEAR ABBY: I’m married to the most patient, loving and wonderful husband in the world. Recently, I had a falling-out with his friend group. I admit I was not a good friend due to mental illness, and I know I may never earn their forgiveness. I’m taking responsibility for my actions and seeking help. Now […]
Pisces: Make peace and love priorities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Connolly, 47; Matt Lucas, 47; Eva Mendes, 47; Dean Stockwell, 85. Happy Birthday: Put your energy to good use this year. Idle time will lead to poor decisions. Make use of your attributes, and keep your emotions under control. Keep the peace when dealing with colleagues, relatives and friends. […]
Mother’s intuition warns of trouble under her roof
DEAR ABBY: I suspect that something has been going on with my husband and our daughter-in-law. My husband has become obsessed with her, and they both seem to become nervous when they are around me at the same time. My husband is always checking to see when I’m leaving. My son and daughter-in-law and their […]