DEAR ABBY: I recently started seeing a self-made entrepreneur. He’s intelligent, and basically the most amazing man I have ever been with. Because of his position and stature, many beautiful and sophisticated women throw themselves at him. A friend of his told me that in the months that I’ve known him, he has had sex […]
Advice
Is there a cancer of the heart?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have heard of almost every organ or part of the body being attacked by cancer, but I’ve never heard of cancer of the heart. Can that be the case? — C.L. ANSWER: Tumors of the heart are extremely rare, seen in less than one person in a thousand, and an even […]
Scorpio: Stay focused on the truth
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 40; Don Cheadle, 52; Andrew McCarthy, 54; Howie Mandel, 61. Happy Birthday: Take time to research anything you want to do or obtain. Preparation and facts will be key in helping you do what’s best for you. More than one opportunity will present itself, and if you let […]
There are nondrug options for sleep aids; and they’re worth trying
DEAR DR. ROACH: In your recent column on sleep aids, I noticed that you said nothing about nondrug preparations. Some people find that chamomile helps, as do other herbs. I have mild Parkinson’s disease with resting tremor in one arm, which makes it harder to fall and stay asleep. My neurologist recommended melatonin as a […]
Grandma is tired of being a good sport and chauffeur
DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law have only one vehicle that is running. He works out of town, so he drives it, which leaves my daughter home all day without transportation. Earlier in the school year, they signed up my granddaughter for after-school sports and she has to practice every day. Since my daughter has […]
Unworkable living arrangement weighs heavily on young man
DEAR ABBY: Earlier this year I moved away from home to move in with my boyfriend. We had been dating for more than a year and were close enough we could see each other whenever our schedules allowed. However, over the last few months I have been second-guessing that decision. I’m noticing things that I […]
Libra: A change at home could grow into a dilemma
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Kwanten, 40; Jon Stewart, 54; Ed Harris, 66; Paul Shaffer, 67. Happy Birthday: Embracing and dealing with inevitable changes will end up being a saving grace. Well-thought-out home and business plans can be strategically put into play. An honest assessment of what you want to do, what you are […]
It’s a slow process to come off steroids
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica about five years ago, and I took prednisone for about a year. I was fine until last March, when it flared up again, with a vengeance. Since that time, I’ve gradually reduced the dosage from 10 mg down to 5 mg, as my rheumatologist recommends. However, […]
Sagittarius: Be mindful of temptations around you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 31; Jaleel White, 40; Fisher Stevens, 53; Kathryn Bigelow, 65. Happy Birthday: A secretive approach to whatever you do will help you avoid interference. Don’t be afraid to take a different path or do things your own way. Standing on your own will help you build the types […]
Liquor not an appropriate gift for her
DEAR ABBY: I recently got my husband back in touch with ”Scott,” his best friend from adolescence and college. My husband’s ex had kept them apart, so this rekindling is extra special and appreciated. I don’t want to do anything that would jeopardize it. But Scott’s wife makes me very uncomfortable. She is quiet, reserved, […]