DEAR ABBY: I need advice on how to deal with my 18-year-old daughter. A few months ago she was ready to go to college. Then she met this guy via Snapchat. He’s unemployed, lives with a friend who is under house arrest, has a criminal record and has nothing to offer her. We took our […]
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Sagittarius: You can accomplish a lot if you work from home
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth Green, 43; Mary Steenburgen, 64; Robert Klein, 75; Nick Nolte, 76. Happy Birthday: You can accomplish a lot this year if you are organized and willing to put in the hours and energy required to reach your goals. The changes you bring about will contribute to the way you […]
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Scorpio: Ask questions and listen to those with more experience
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 39; Chris Rock, 52; Garth Brooks, 55; James Spader, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind and a positive attitude. Let your charm help you navigate through both the good times and the bad. Show compassion and understanding and be willing to see your faults and accept those […]
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Blood test not always needed to regulate meds dose
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. The doctor prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). When I inquired about a blood test to determine his serotonin levels, the doctor told me it wasn’t necessary. How could a medication be prescribed without knowing what his levels are? My wife has her levels checked each year […]
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Husband's aggressive driving makes wife a nervous wreck
DEAR ABBY: My husband is a very aggressive driver. He tailgates, cuts people off, narrates ”play by play” during driving and stresses me out. He was involved in two accidents that I am convinced were his fault, although one was blamed on the other driver. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Because of this I prefer to […]
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Husband's aggressive driving makes wife a nervous wreck
DEAR ABBY: My husband is a very aggressive driver. He tailgates, cuts people off, narrates ”play by play” during driving and stresses me out. He was involved in two accidents that I am convinced were his fault, although one was blamed on the other driver. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Because of this I prefer to […]
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It’s wise to consider potential side effects of treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman with lichen planopilaris. While I know that this is rare and not life-threatening, it is nonetheless extremely upsetting to me. Are there any promising treatments, and what side effects do they have? I was told that with one drug you must have your eyes checked regularly, and […]
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Libra: Expand your mind, delve into the unknown
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 51; Axl Rose, 55; Kathy Najimy, 60; Tom Brokaw, 77. Happy Birthday: Follow through with your ideas, plans and your dreams. Turn something you love to do into a bigger part of your life. Invest more time in yourself and the people you enjoy being with. Take the […]
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Wedding is not the stage for ex-best friends’ drama
DEAR ABBY: One of my best friends just got engaged and I’m invited to the wedding. My problem is, my ex-best friend is in the bridal party, and I don’t know how to act if I see her and have to talk to her. She terminated our friendship without giving me a reason. Not only […]
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It's wise to consider potential side effects of treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman with lichen planopilaris. While I know that this is rare and not life-threatening, it is nonetheless extremely upsetting to me. Are there any promising treatments, and what side effects do they have? I was told that with one drug you must have your eyes checked regularly, and […]