DEAR ABBY: I’m a divorced man dating a divorcee, ”Sylvie,” who is eight years younger. I recently learned she had an affair before we met, and it is affecting the way I see her. The man she had the affair with is still married. I had an affair while I was married, and although I […]
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Lifelong hypertension likely has underlying cause
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter’s blood pressure has been high since she was 14, and she is now 43. Her blood pressure recently has been 210/142, and she is having trouble getting it down. She has seen several doctors, and none has an answer. — J.E. ANSWER: There are two big warning signs in your […]
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Taurus: Look for alternative career options
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jemima Kirke, 31; Channing Tatum, 36; Tom Welling, 39; Kevin James, 51. Happy Birthday: Set your mind on what you want to accomplish this year, and you will succeed. Planning, preparation and knowing exactly how you are going to distribute funds will keep you on top of your game and […]
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It’s best to meet online crush on woman’s familiar ground
DEAR ABBY: For the last five months I have been talking to a guy I met via a dating app. We live a few states apart and have yet to meet in person, but we communicate regularly. With my tax refund this year, I’d like to do something for me. He suggested that I visit […]
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Aries: Start budgeting, make changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Lee, 46; Renee Zellweger, 47; Hank Azaria, 52; Al Pacino, 76. Happy Birthday: Don’t sit back waiting to see what everyone else does. Be a leader and step up your game. Share your knowledge and speak your mind. You can make a difference if you are bold and willing […]
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Bariatric patients must use caution with meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: In February, I experienced a massive gastrointestinal bleed, resulting in a seven-pint transfusion. Luckily for me, I was in my bariatric doctor’s office for a well checkup when I used the toilet, and I had the presence of mind, or overcame modesty, to ask a nurse to verify if that was indeed […]
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Family dysfunction allows assaults to go unpunished
DEAR ABBY: Thirty-five years ago, my wife was raped in her mother’s home when she was a teenager. Eight years ago, my daughter was also raped at the age of 11 in the same home. My mother-in-law blames them both for having been raped. She told them if it did happen, they probably deserved it. […]
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Taurus: Don’t shy away from unusual suggestion
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katherine Webb, 27; Kelly Clarkson, 34; Djimon Honsou, 52; Barbra Streisand, 74. Happy Birthday: Continue to make progress. Don’t give in to temptation or lose sight of what you want to achieve. Growth is the goal, and putting what you learn to the test will bring you to a place […]
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He doesn’t need to explain relationship
DEAR ABBY: I am a retired widower. After my wife died, my first cousin ”Julia” invited me to visit her in Florida over the winter. She’s seven years my junior, divorced, lives alone and is a successful Realtor. We had a good time during the two months I was there. The next summer I invited […]
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Parents who preach respect don’t practice it themselves
DEAR ABBY: I am a 17-year-old girl and a senior in high school. My parents and I (more my mom and I) have struggled with the topic of ”respect” for a long time. We had a discussion about this earlier today and it led to arguing and tears. She constantly says, ”To earn respect, you […]