DEAR ABBY: Our daughter-in-law is morally corrupt, egotistical and narcissistic. For almost a year she has been blatant about having an affair and has abused and disrespected our son and two of her three daughters. She has taken innumerable vacations over the years without our son. When they are together at home, she constantly puts […]
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Can sciatica be relieved through steriod shots?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering what the best treatment is for sciatic pain. Would a steroid shot help? The pain is behind my knee, down the outside of my leg and now on my foot. — J.F. ANSWER: “Sciatica” is a general term for a process that compresses the nerve roots, causing symptoms such […]
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Relationship with younger partner collapses bitterly
DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged gay man who has never had any serious relationships. A few months ago, I met a 22-year-old guy. He seemed really sweet and nice, and we had good times when we were together, so I let him use me for money. He played on the feelings I thought I […]
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Patient with paradoxical vocal cord motion seeks new treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old man, and seven or eight years ago, I was diagnosed with asthma using the challenge test. I was prescribed Symbicort, which helped me exercise a little better. (Exercising is the only time I can tell I have asthma.) A couple years later, I was diagnosed with paradoxical vocal cord […]
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Aquarius: Keep busy and concentrate on learning, discovering and handling unfinished business.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Candice Accola, 37; Lena Dunham, 38; Stephen Colbert, 60; Stevie Wonder, 74. Happy Birthday: Be open, use your imagination and let your creativity lead the way, and you’ll find solutions. Put some oomph behind the message you want to send, and make a point to connect with those you can […]
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Capricorn: Arguing is a waste of time and energy. Focus on changes that make you happy, and look for opportunities to explore what’s new and available to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily VanCamp, 38; Domhnall Gleeson, 41; Tony Hawk, 56; Ving Rhames, 65. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative and implement positive change. Start with yourself by resetting your routine to suit your needs. Balance your life to ensure you get the chance to recharge. Put aside time to reflect and initiate […]
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Woman’s choice of partner is about to end inheritance
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her boyfriend, who recently got out of jail for stealing $200,000 from his grandparents. Because of this, I do not want to leave her a large sum of money when I pass. (As of now, she would inherit it.) […]
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Sagittarius: What you do for others will lead to rewards.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Danielle Pinnock, 36; Amanda Freitag, 52; Frances Fisher, 72; Eric Burdon, 83. Happy Birthday: Take the plunge, embrace change and follow your heart. Revisit your dreams, hopes and wishes, and implement activities into your routine that give you something to look forward to. Life is about living, not just existing. […]
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Husband acknowledges affair, but not everything adds up
DEAR ABBY: My husband had an affair. I found out after seeing a motel charge on our bank account. I asked, and he confessed that it was with an old school sweetheart. I asked how long it was going on. He said two years. He then called her and told her I knew. He told […]
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Scorpio: A break will help you regenerate and spark your imagination.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Missy Franklin, 29; Kenan Thompson, 46; Bono, 64; Donovan, 78. Happy Birthday: Discipline and desire can help you improve your life. Make personal decisions that encourage better health and well-being. Get your finances in order and lower your stress. Put your happiness at the top of your list, and don’t […]