DEAR ABBY: I’m 22, and my boyfriend wants sex, but I absolutely do not. I don’t feel sexual desire — not at all. I’m asexual, but he refuses to believe me and insists my “past relations have scarred me” and that I “need to get over it.” When I was 17, I was raped by […]
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Sagittarius: Know your limitations
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Lawrence, 28; Joe Jonas, 29; Anthony Anderson, 48; Debra Messing, 50. Happy Birthday: Self-improvements are favored this year. Look for long-term results, not overnight fixes that won’t last. Plan your actions and take a serious look at your habits and the people in your life who are good for […]
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Risk of aneurysm
DEAR DR. ROACH: My boyfriend recently was diagnosed with an aneurysm. The report says the abdominal aorta is 3.02 cm in largest dimension and recommends screening every six months. Do we need to see a cardiologist for a second opinion? Is there medication to help? — B.S. ANSWER: The aorta is the largest blood vessel […]
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Scorpio: Keep moving forward
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mila Kunis, 35; Halle Berry, 52; Jackee Harry, 62; Steve Martin, 73. Happy Birthday: You’ve got plenty going for you this year, so don’t sell yourself short. You don’t have to go overboard to get things up and running. Baby steps will lead to the success you’re looking for. Plan, […]
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Friendship with women
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 35-year-old gay man who has been in a serious relationship for five years. During the last year, my significant other, “Grady,” has grown very close with a female co-worker of mine he met at my office party. (I’ll call her Tina.) They have become inseparable, and when they aren’t hanging out, […]
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Measles vaccination schedule
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter is 4 years old and has, in the past five days, developed measles. She was vaccinated at 9 months and has been treated with antibiotics, Tylenol and vitamin A supplements. What concerns me is that she is now experiencing seizures, even without a fever. They are not grand mal seizures, […]
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Girlfriend questions texting
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “James” for almost a year. Things have been rough for him recently. His depression has led to school attendance issues, but we got through it. The problem is James’ mother. She’s well meaning, and she has always been incredibly sweet to me, but she has started texting and questioning […]
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Libra: Prioritize personal growth
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 36; Debi Mazar, 54; John Slattery, 56; Dawnn Lewis, 57. Happy Birthday: Clean up unfinished business and prepare to leap into the future with optimism and enthusiasm. Put the past behind you and make room for new beginnings. The time to be practical is now as you strive […]
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She has been hiding her credit card debt
DEAR ABBY: I am married to a great man, but he’s very tight with his money. We found out early in our relationship that we couldn’t have a joint account because it caused so much fighting. We share our bills, but I am broke all the time. I have credit card debt he doesn’t know […]
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Taurus: Know the facts before sharing information
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Imani Hakim, 25; Cara Delevingne, 26; Pete Sampras, 47; Peter Krause, 53. Happy Birthday: Put in the hours, struggle through any trials and tribulations you face and you will surpass your goal. Letting go of the past will help you see what’s ahead of you and the possibilities that exist. […]