DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 40s. All my life I wanted nothing more than to get married and have a beautiful child. I have been in two relationships — one for nine years and the other for 11 years. I suppose it’s unusual for a man to long for a child. My […]
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Aspirin can increase risk of bleeding, but isn't usual cause
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can taking a 325-mg aspirin daily cause a normal person to become anemic through slow internal bleeding? If so, will stopping the aspirin resolve the bleeding problem? — L.K. ANSWER: Aspirin does increase risk of bleeding, and there have been many people who have had the exact scenario you describe, with slow […]
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Email mix-up causes cousin to send mistaken invitation
DEAR ABBY: I recently received an online invitation to a New Year’s Eve party at the home of a dear cousin. Having not heard from her in a while, I decided to call her to express our delight at having been invited and let her know we might be able to come. (They live 350 […]
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Aries: Make plans with someone you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 44; Stephenie Meyer, 45; Ricky Martin, 47; Diedrich Bader, 52. Happy Birthday: Revisit past hardships and you’ll find the answers you are searching for. Change can manifest in many ways. If it’s from the heart, it will not disappoint you. Trust in your ability to bring about improvements […]
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Daughter might need professional help
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is 40 years old and a lousy conversationalist. She will answer questions, but her conversation always turns to herself and her narrow, specific interests. She never asks me (or others) about ourselves, and when she starts talking about herself, there’s no stopping her. She seems to need to dominate every conversation. […]
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Sagittarius: Carefully consider what others say
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Finn Wolfhard, 16; Noel Wells, 32; Susan Lucci, 72; Harry Shearer, 75. Happy Birthday: Let your heart be your guide. Listen and pay attention to what others have to contribute. Having a broad perspective will give you the ability to be a leader. Don’t let the changes others make cost […]
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Baby quilt meant for daughter may bring back sad memories
DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, my daughter got pregnant. She and her husband were overjoyed, as was I. Being a quilter, I immediately made a baby play quilt. However, before I could send it, she had a miscarriage. After that, she had another miscarriage, so I have never given her the quilt, nor have I […]
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Pisces: Focus on being yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Meghan Trainor, 25; Jordin Sparks, 29; Brooke Nevin, 36; Ralph Fiennes, 56. Happy Birthday: How you present what you have worked so hard to achieve will be looked at closely. Knowing you’ve done your best will give you confidence to keep moving forward. Strive for your best, and be proud […]
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Transgender man has kept full story from his parents
DEAR ABBY: I’m a transgender male who has grown up in an area where many people discourage such things. They view what I am as a sin and me as a sinful, satanic child. My parents are against anything different, including the LGBT community. I have already gone through top surgery, but they don’t know […]
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Aquarius: Listen to youngsters for insight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 35; Ray Romano, 61; Samuel L. Jackson, 70; Jane Fonda, 81. Happy Birthday: Keep things in perspective this year. If you let your emotions take over, you will miss out on what’s truly important. Organize your time and refuse to let anyone lure you with fancy words and […]