DEAR ABBY: I am a 57-year-old man who has been divorced for eight years. (My ex-wife was the one who filed.) I recently reconnected with my ex-wife’s sister, “Edith,” whom I hadn’t seen in years. We began a friendship, which has evolved into a serious relationship. My ex is having issues with our romance and […]
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Pisces: A physical challenge will motivate you to get in shape
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Maria Menounos, 41; Kanye West, 42; Julianna Margulies, 53; Keenen Ivory Wayans, 61. Happy Birthday: Home, family and important relationships should be your priorities this year. If you can find contentment in your personal life and living arrangements, it will make a difference to your attitude and how you do […]
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Aquarius: Now is the time to get things in order
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Iggy Azalea, 29; Michael Cera, 31; Bill Hader, 41; Liam Neeson, 67. Happy Birthday: Bide your time. Listen carefully. Don’t over- or underestimate what others say or do. Size up information, and process what’s transpired. With the right intentions and a good plan, you will be able to make intelligent […]
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Surgery is a valid treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son, who is 30 years old, was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and currently uses a CPAP machine. He says does not want to use this for the rest of his life, therefore, he has researched surgery to correct his OSA. Recently he consulted with a sleep expert, and […]
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Grief clouds woman’s life 20 years after loss of baby
DEAR ABBY: My aunt had a stillborn baby 20 years ago. At the time, I was a teenager. Ever since then she has lived a morbid lifestyle — like you’d see in a scary movie. After the first year, she threw a party with a cake for all of us, and wanted us to sing […]
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Capricorn: Positive decisions, plans will bring family closer
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 12; Natalie Morales, 47; Paul Giamatti, 52; Robert Englund, 72. Happy Birthday: Partnerships may need a reality check. Question what others want, and consider what you will get in return. Understanding and authenticity will matter. Offer honesty and show concern. Do your best, be fair and insist on […]
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Man ready for romance spoils the mood without his teeth
DEAR ABBY: I dated a man several years ago, and we just hooked up again. In the interim he had all of his teeth pulled. His dentures are ill-fitting, and he refuses to get them adjusted. As a result, he goes without any teeth, which I find a whole lot less than sexy. Our love […]
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Dietary fiber is a safe long-term treatment for constipation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old woman who takes no medications. I have had two cases of diverticulitis, neither of which required hospitalization. I tend toward constipation. For years I have taken psyllium capsules — five in the morning and five in the afternoon. This has helped me a lot. Do you feel there […]
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Unhappy wife is loath to be first in family to divorce
DEAR ABBY: I am an attractive woman who has been married for 30 years. I think my husband has been cheating on me for most of them. Through the years I have seen the telltale signs and confronted him many times. But he continually tells me no, he would never do anything. I have tried […]
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Sagittarius: Beware of people who are a bad influence
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Fisher, 39; Mark Wahlberg, 48; Ron Livingston, 52; Jeff Garlin, 57. Happy Birthday: Look at the possibilities, but don’t go overboard. Plan your actions carefully, and stick to a budget you can afford. How you go about obtaining information and using what you discover to get ahead will make […]