DEAR ABBY: I am 25 and have been with my boyfriend on and off for five years. I love him very much. I often overthink things, and a constant frustration of mine is that he makes no romantic gestures at all. He drowns me in compliments and shows his love in other ways. I always […]
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In considering breast lift, factor in medical risks, costs, too
DEAR DR. ROACH: My fiancee wants to have her breasts lifted, as they are starting to sag. Also, she wants to get them augmented a cup larger. What are your thoughts on this subject? Also, what are the medical risks involved for either procedure? — Anon. ANSWER: I have had many patients ask my opinion […]
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Getting the facts on vaccines
DEAR DR. ROACH: My good-hearted friend is very concerned about vaccines, particularly those given to infants. She has a long list of about 40 different vaccines that are given to infants. I know that the number of vaccines have increased since my children were babies, and both of my daughters asked their pediatricians to space […]
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Gemini: Don't let anyone take advantage of you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayley Williams, 30; Gerard Depardieu, 70; Cokie Roberts, 75; John Amos, 79. Happy Birthday: It’s time to purge, not accumulate. Take a serious look at what makes you happy and how best to deal with what brings you down. Face facts and make changes that will ease stress and tension. […]
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Joining police force changes view toward brother's drinking
DEAR ABBY: My brother is my best friend. He is also an alcoholic. It runs in our family, and he has been addicted for years. His drinking has affected me in several (minor) ways over the years, but I have always taken a hands-off approach, knowing I can’t force him to get help. Well, his […]
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Taurus: Make plans to do things with friends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Daughtry, 39; Jared Leto, 47; Ozzie Smith, 64; John Walsh, 73. Happy Birthday: A mental or spiritual change will take you on a journey this year that will cultivate how you will live and what you will do in the future. A serious look at your finances and the […]
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Mom drags her feet pursuing romance with longtime friend
DEAR ABBY: My dad died when I was young. He and Mom had a beautiful marriage. Mom was in a long relationship following his death and has been single for three years now. She has been spending lots of time with a family friend who lost his wife some time ago. They have known each […]
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TV ads touting tuberculosis as a side effect trouble reader
DEAR DR. ROACH: In all the warnings you see for prescription drugs on TV and in print, it seems like a disproportionally high number of them have some tie-in to tuberculosis. They say to get tested for it and don’t take the medicine if you’ve had it or if you know someone who had it. […]
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Omega-3 supplements safe, but they're no cure for dry eyes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 65-year-old female who does not take any medication. During my latest exam, the eye doctor said I may have a dry-eye issue and recommended using some lubricating eyedrops. I have no problem with that, but he also suggested taking a 1,000-mg omega-3 (fish oil) capsule twice a day. I […]
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Taurus: Patience is in your best interest
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Lennox, 64; CCH Pounder, 66; Sissy Spacek, 69; Jimmy Buffett, 72. Happy Birthday: Share your emotions and set the record straight so you can move forward without being weighed down by regret or clutter you should have cleared up a long time ago. Focus on making progress this year […]