DEAR ABBY: My stepbrother “Pete” is a recovering addict who did significant prison time for possession and gang affiliations. He has also had multiple DUI convictions. He’s been out for two years and is holding a job and taking care of his kids part-time. My parents think he’s completely rehabilitated, but I think he’s using […]
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Capricorn: Avoiding arguments will make you feel good
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melanie Fiona, 36; Becki Newton, 41; Andrew Zimmern, 58; Geraldo Rivera, 76. Happy Birthday: Get involved in events or activities that excite you, but do so for the right reason. If you are trying to impress someone, you’ll be disappointed. What you do this year should be for you and […]
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Where do older folks’ balance issues originate?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Apparently, it is common for older people to have balance issues. Do these balance problems usually stem more from muscular issues or inner ear issues? — E.M. ANSWER: It is often a combination of issues that lead to balance problems in older adults. Inner ear problems, where the organs of balance are […]
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Husband with a secret past feels compelled to share it
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 36 years to a woman who has saved my life and soul. We are both faithful to God and to our marriage, sharing the love of our family. We are blessed in many ways — including a great son who is self-sufficient and prospering, and a daughter who is […]
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Sagittarius: Update personal documents and put your mind at ease
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Munn, 39; Andrea Barber, 43; Tom Cruise, 57; Montel Williams, 63. Happy Birthday: Be perceptive when helping others and dealing with how you earn your living and spend your money. You should be sorting through what you’ve accumulated, keeping what you want and donating items you no longer use. […]
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Unexpected parenthood keeps mismatched couple together
DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, I became friends with a co-worker and things took off too fast. Within a couple of months, I became pregnant. We were thrown together without really even knowing each other because, deep down, we wanted a family and decided to stick it out. Well, it’s been a hell of a […]
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Scorpio: Personal improvement will help you learn what is best
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Margot Robbie, 29; Alex Morgan, 30; Ashley Tisdale, 34; Larry David, 72. Happy Birthday: Take a deep breath, and embrace whatever comes your way. If you make a fuss, it will slow you down, or even worse, cause you to miss opportunities that come your way this year. Go with […]
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Nowadays, there’s no good reason to expose kids to contagious diseases
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been following with great interest the recent measles outbreak. Back when I was a child, if little Johnny got the measles I remember every mom in the neighborhood would take their child to little Johnny’s house so their kids could contract the measles. This was the case for every childhood […]
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Twisted colon is a surgical emergency
DEAR DR. ROACH: This past weekend, during my son’s wedding festivities, I experienced a sigmoid volvulus. Doctors recommended surgery, but I opted for a colonoscopy, which was performed successfully. Thank goodness. I was immediately a new woman, and no one would have dreamed I went through this emergency. The surgeons recommended I have my sigmoid […]
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Man tired of dating game is ready to throw in the towel
DEAR ABBY: In the last few years I have had a string of failed relationships. Nothing bad happened, and there were no fights or arguments. The ladies tell me I’m great and an amazing person. Yet they don’t want to be in a relationship, or they cheat or lie to me. I’m a very open, […]