CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 55; Axl Rose, 59; Kathy Najimy, 64; Tom Brokaw, 81. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities, and you shall receive them. Do your due diligence, ask plenty of questions and forge ahead with optimism. Take pride in what you do, then reap the rewards. Refuse to let what others […]
Advice
Couple splits after four years, two kids, a few missed chances
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of four years (the father of my two little boys) and I have decided to separate. We got along, but when we did argue, it escalated. We bought a home together a year ago, but two weeks ago he moved back to his parents’ house. We alternate the boys every two […]
A high cholesterol reading despite healthy habits needs review
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 52-year-old female. During my annual exam this year, my fasting cholesterol came back at 217. I usually come in around 170-180. I am not overweight, do not smoke, eat well (not lot of fatty foods) and exercise on a daily basis by walking 1.5-2 miles. In the note given […]
Woman’s boyfriend preoccupied with her previous relationship
DEAR ABBY: My sister “Darby” and I are in our 20s and confused about the relationship she is in. She’s 23 and has been dating a 22-year-old man. They fight a lot because he can’t stop talking about her ex-boyfriend. He says he visualizes her having sex with him, and is frustrated with himself for […]
Scorpio: Where there is doubt, retreat.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Davis Cleveland, 19; Darren Criss, 34; Michael Sheen, 52; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 59. Happy Birthday: Tune in to what’s going on around you, observe and listen, and you will intuitively know what’s right and best for you. Refuse to let outside interference lead you astray or allow temptation to be […]
Libra: Put practicality first
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 48; Gabrielle Anwar, 51; Clint Black, 59; Alice Cooper, 73. Happy Birthday: Pick your battles carefully. You can choose to be disruptive, or you can become part of the solution. How you address personal and professional matters will make a difference in the way others view […]
Disconnect regarding faith may herald couple’s demise
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating this guy seriously for a year. We have talked about marriage and we were even looking at rings. Due to certain recent events, I have come to realize that my hope for his Christianity to grow stronger is probably never going to happen. I love this man with all […]
Virgo: Don’t give in to temptation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 45; Nathan Lane, 65; Morgan Fairchild, 71; Blythe Danner, 78. Happy Birthday: Distance yourself from unpredictable people and situations this year. Make your aim to explore new interests, and align yourself with people who share your goals. The world is your oyster if you position yourself for success. […]
New mom not in the mood for husband’s entreaties
DEAR ABBY: I am a first-time mommy of a beautiful 2 1/2-month-old little boy. I should also mention that I’m 40 years old. My husband is constantly asking for sex. I mean, every day. I honestly do not feel like having it. I’m so worn out by the day-to-day chores of being a wife and […]
What is proper treatment for mild case of COVID-19?
DEAR DR. ROACH: With cases rising and all the information about COVID-19 out there, I have yet to read what should we be doing for people who have only a mild case. I know of three people in their late to mid-20s who all tested positive and only had sinus issues and one had a […]