DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Connie,” is an angel. She takes care of her aging father as well as my sister, who suffers from Alzheimer’s. This, in addition to her religious practices, consumes most of her time, energy and emotional resources. She often arrives home in the late afternoon or early evening stressed and completely exhausted. […]
Advice
Scorpio: Take a wait-and-see approach when dealing with friends and lovers.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 51; Gabrielle Anwar, 54; Clint Black, 62; Alice Cooper, 76. Happy Birthday: Weed out what you don’t need, then regroup. Eliminating waste will leave you open to embrace something new and exciting. Don’t let an opportunity pass you by because you are reluctant to discard waste. […]
Brother dreads being asked to be best man
DEAR ABBY: My brother recently called to tell me he had proposed to his girlfriend, and she happily accepted. While I’m glad he is happy, I’m worried about what to do if he asks me to be his best man. While his girlfriend can be a nice person, they have a one-sided relationship in which […]
Libra: Don’t let anyone stand in your way or become an expense you cannot afford.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 48; Nathan Lane, 68; Morgan Fairchild, 74; Blythe Danner, 81. Happy Birthday: An innovative problem-solving approach will pay off and help you gain respect this year. Stand up for what you want instead of following someone else’s lead. Own the spotlight and use your attributes and energy to […]
Virgo: Step into the mainstream and discover what’s available to help you advance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 47; Christie Brinkley, 70; Brent Spiner, 75; Graham Nash, 82. Happy Birthday: Make reductions this year. Less consumerism, temptation, consumption and debt will ease stress and help you return to what’s meaningful. Consider how simplicity can work in your favor. Jump at the chance to spend more time with […]
Ex wife uses gifts to disrupt visitation
DEAR ABBY: My ex has primary custody of our young daughter, “Kayli,” and is with her 99% of the time. I have Kayli every other weekend. Her mom has been dropping her off with a bag filled with wrapped presents. These presents are marked by day and hour. Along with the presents, my ex has […]
Friend consistently flakes out on social engagements
DEAR ABBY: I’m a widow. I have a friend I’ll call “Greta,” whom I have known since high school. I was very shy back then. She was more outgoing, but our group of friends was small. Over the years, I have become more outgoing, while Greta seems to be withdrawing socially. She often tells me […]
Leo: Refuse to let your emotions cause you to overreact.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 30; Ronda Rousey, 37; Big Boi, 49; Michael C. Hall, 53. Happy Birthday: Minimize risk, use common sense and get the facts before you proceed. Get the most out of your year by taking the time to justify your every move. Refuse to feel pressured by individuals trying […]
Can CBD gummies help with erectile dysfunction?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in reasonably good health, but I do have some issues. I exercise daily and eat a fairly balanced, healthy diet. I am a Type 2 diabetic with an A1C of about 6.4%, and I take metformin. I also take triamterene, lisinopril and atorvastatin for blood pressure and […]
Cancer: Refuse to let someone take advantage of your kindness and generosity.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 39; Justin Timberlake, 43; Kerry Washington, 47; Portia de Rossi, 51. Happy Birthday: Adjust what’s necessary. Thinking ahead will help you navigate your way through unexpected situations. Don’t feel you must take on more than you can handle. Do what’s feasible, and you’ll feel comfortable with the outcome. […]