DEAR ABBY: I’m the mom of a 31-year-old daughter who recently broke up with her longtime boyfriend so she can be with a 17-year-old kid. I probably wouldn’t be upset if she didn’t have sons who are 15, 14, 12 and a daughter, 10, who considered the man she broke up with their dad. Her […]
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Pulmonary fibrosis treatment not effective for COPD
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on pulmonary fibrosis. I especially appreciate knowing that there are medications known to slow progression of lung disease, reduce exacerbations and reduce mortality. With a 20-year-old diagnosis of COPD and having been prescribed medications to reduce exacerbations, you might imagine my interest in your article. I’m wondering […]
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Scorpio: Be prepared for unwanted visitors
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Shelton, 43; Carol Kane, 67; Isabella Rossellini, 67; Paul McCartney, 77. Happy Birthday: Take care of unfinished business, updates and matters that can affect you mentally, physically or financially. Adopting a minimalist approach moving forward will ease stress and open doors that will lead to the people, places and […]
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Single man falls off friends’ radar after they get married
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 26-year-old single man. Most of my good friends are getting married, and when they do, they stop speaking to me. I have a hard time not resenting them for it. It makes me feel my company was a placeholder until they got married, and I’m not worth keeping around now that […]
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Severe exertion intolerance may be chronic fatigue syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is tired all the time. He functions but frequently has to sit to recoup his energy, even after a shower. He is diabetic and has been for over 10 years. He does not take insulin and manages to keep his A1C within 7.1 to 6.9. He weighs 207 pounds, and […]
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Sports fan’s mania leaves little time for relationship
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are both 34 and have been dating for eight years. I love him, but I’m tired of him being so selfish and self-centered. His free time revolves around hockey games on the ice and on TV, baseball on the field and on TV and football season TV. Basically, his […]
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Libra: Listen to the experienced when making decisions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 39; Will Forte, 49; Greg Kinnear, 56; Barry Manilow, 76. Happy Birthday: You’ll have opportunities galore, but not all will be worthy of you and your skills or lead you down the right path. Take your time and consider what it is you want to accomplish. Finding your […]
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Eugenia Last, Capricorn: Spend time at home with loved ones
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 32; Eddie Cibrian, 46; Phil Mickelson, 49; Laurie Metcalf, 64. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities that don’t require you to put up with people who are inconsistent or hangers-on. Trust in your ability to get things done. Less interference means greater accomplishment and higher rewards. Don’t let the […]
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Dear Abby: Suggestions for a man facing retirement
DEAR ABBY: I have had a wonderful and fulfilling career, and a life with a few hard bumps along the road. My wife and I enjoy spending time together as empty nesters. For the past 16 years, I have built and led several not-for-profit organizations. After the last experience ended, we relocated and I now […]
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Virgo: Don’t be too eager to please others at your expense
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 46; Ice Cube, 50; Courteney Cox, 55; Helen Hunt, 56. Happy Birthday: Pay closer attention to the emotional aspects of your life and the people who bring you joy and encourage you to excel. The power of positive thought will help you overcome obstacles. This is a […]