DEAR ABBY: I have been a minister for 40 years. Throughout most of these years, I have tried to be supportive to my sister. Her oldest child, “Nahla,” has been “difficult” since she was 15. My niece cuts herself, uses drugs and has been in prison and in rehab. I have listened patiently as my […]
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Wife vents her frustration after man loses his job
DEAR ABBY: My husband lost his job. He had worked there since we were married 10 years ago, and earned top wages because he had been with them for so long. Two years into our marriage, when we found out we were expecting our first child, we decided that I would be a stay-at-home mom. […]
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Virgo: Focus on projects that help you feel calm and content
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rupert Grint, 31; John Green, 42; Dave Chappelle, 46; Cal Ripken Jr., 59. Happy Birthday: Face choices head-on to forge ahead. Stick to tried-and-true methods and to people you know are reliable. Make positive changes that are planned and executed with finesse. Know what and who you are up against, […]
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Will prostate-shrinking meds affect low-grade prostate cancer?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had low-grade prostate cancer for several years and am presently on “active surveillance.” My PSAs have been high but steady, running around 7.8 to 9.2. I have a greatly enlarged prostate, which I believe contributes to the high PSA numbers. I would like your opinion regarding finasteride (Proscar), as I am […]
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Leo: Don’t overwhelm yourself with rapid life changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Lin, 31; Kobe Bryant, 41; Scott Caan, 43; Shelley Long, 70. Happy Birthday: Take care of business. Put everything in its place, and prepare to make substantial improvements to your life emotionally, mentally and physically. It’s time to follow through with your plans and to make your dreams come […]
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Mother-in-law’s Alzheimer’s keep couple tied to home
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 35 years. During the last six years, my mom died, my dad moved in and then he passed away at 91. Dad traveled, including to see my three siblings, and had a girlfriend. Three years ago, my mother-in-law, who is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s, moved in. My […]
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Cancer: Work on making a difference in others’ lives
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Corden, 41; Kristen Wiig, 46; Ty Burrell, 52; Valerie Harper, 80. Happy Birthday: You’ll have to balance intelligence and emotions to prevent you from making a hasty choice that will take time to reverse. Slow down, smell the roses, enjoy the moment and double-check everything before you make a […]
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Office spirometry test alone is not enough to diagnose COPD
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 70-year-old woman. The only prescription medication I take is for dry eyes. I recently visited my new primary physician for the first time, and she had me do a breathing test, where I exhaled into a tube to measure airflow. I was told to breathe deeply and exhale […]
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Man wants input from wife to plan couple’s activities
DEAR ABBY: My wife of 36 years has never introduced me to a restaurant, bought concert tickets or planned a vacation. She seldom suggests movies she wants to see or introduces me to any form of music. She claps her hands like a little girl when I say we are going out for ice cream, […]
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Husband betrays wife’s trust by posting nude photos of her
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 30 years. He is my high school sweetheart and my best friend. We enjoy each other, and I thought we had a great relationship. Occasionally, we “spice up” our sex life to keep things interesting. At his request, I have sexted him a few times with […]