DEAR ABBY: I have been friends for 20 years with a kind and caring woman, “Brenda.” We always shared life moments, until recently. I thought of her children as my own. Her son got married (not in a formal or traditional wedding) and didn’t want anyone there except his parents, siblings and a few friends. […]
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Aries: Getting worked up over something you cannot change will add undue stress.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Maria Menounos, 46; Kanye West, 47; Julianna Margulies, 58; Keenen Ivory Wayans, 66. Happy Birthday: Look for the good in everyone and everything, but don’t buy into someone else’s dream. Happiness is finding your niche and doing what sets your heart free. Recognize what’s best for you and do the […]
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Pisces: Someone will exaggerate or try to convince you to make a change or buy into something costly.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Iggy Azalea, 34; Michael Cera, 36; Bill Hader, 46; Liam Neeson, 72. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone trick you into something that doesn’t promote your agenda this year. Think big, hone your skills and prepare to make a big splash. Don’t limit what you can […]
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Less-severe spondylolisthesis can be improved with therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with grade 1 spondylolisthesis. I had been a runner for most of my life and had lifted weights for a number of years. Could these two activities have been the culprits? I have a little numbness at times down my left leg and around my ankles. As long […]
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Flirtation with the past endangers stable present
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a wonderful man for 17 years. Recently, I reconnected online with an old high school flame. We have been talking about my hometown, which is where he lives. So many things have changed! I moved away more than 30 years ago and have been missing it lately. While […]
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One-sided relationship seems A-ok to boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for eight years. We live separately, and I live with my son. The problem is my boyfriend says he loves me but doesn’t seem to like spending time with me. He would rather mow my lawn than spend that same amount of time just hanging out […]
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Aquarius: Use your insight, intelligence and originality to find your niche, and you’ll discover how to improve your profile.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 17; Natalie Morales, 52; Paul Giamatti, 57; Robert Englund, 77. Happy Birthday: Let your inquisitive mind lead the way this year, and you’ll be privy to information that will help you navigate your way to personal growth and mental and physical improvements that result in a healthier lifestyle […]
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Purpura spots appear as skin begins to get thinner
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old male and have had atrial fibrillation for many years. In 2022, I had the WATCHMAN procedure. Prior to the WATCHMAN implant, I took Eliquis to help prevent strokes. During this time, I never had an issue with purpura spots. After the WATCHMAN, I took Plavix for six months […]
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After 25 years with girlfriend, man remains married to wife
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my partner, “Hank,” for 25 years, but although he is legally separated, he is still married. We have lived together for 24 of these 25 years. He has two adult children with his wife. I used to be married and have two adult children with my ex-husband. Hank and […]
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Capricorn: Don’t waste time or energy on people or situations that don’t favor you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Fisher, 44; Mark Wahlberg, 53; Ron Livingston, 57; Jeff Garlin, 62. Happy Birthday: Put your heart and soul into fact-finding, learning and making a difference. How you react to what’s happening around you will set the stage for the year. Take a deep breath and proceed with light, love […]