DEAR ABBY: Three days before my daughter “Ginger’s” wedding, her fiance called to announce that he could not marry her because she’s bisexual. It’s something he knew about for a year but waited until three days before the wedding to mention. Needless to say, my husband and I were shocked, embarrassed and devastated. We had […]
Advice
Scorpio: Make alterations based on insight into the way others respond to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lindsay Price, 47; Judd Apatow, 56; Tom Hulce, 70; JoBeth Williams, 75. Happy Birthday: Stick to the facts and be honest about how you feel and what you want to pursue this year. A direct approach to life, love and achieving happiness will give you the necessary advantage to turn […]
Hot flashes persist well past menopause and a thyroidectomy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 81 now and had a thyroidectomy in 2017. My whole thyroid gland was removed. I also had a little bit of cancer. I have started to get hot flashes again. I had originally been on thyroid medicine before and after the surgery. Then I was put on levothyroxine and decided […]
Libra: Taking on issues riddled with emotions will require your full attention.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Frankie Muniz, 38; Amy Acker, 47; Margaret Cho, 55; John Rzeznik, 58. Happy Birthday: Slow down, consider your options and don’t let anyone sway you in the wrong direction. Eliminate delays and restrictions by handling matters yourself. The fewer people you involve in your plans, the easier it will be […]
Office entreaties receive cold shoulder from co-worker
DEAR ABBY: A woman where I work refuses to acknowledge me. Every day for the past nine months, she walks by my desk and ignores me even after I’ve said “Hello” or “Good morning.” I hate to seem petty, but I don’t get how someone can be so rude. Has workplace culture become so impersonal […]
Virgo:Don’t feel pressured to follow the crowd. Take the path that feels comfortable, and let your intelligence decide what’s best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyra Banks, 50; Jay-Z, 54; Marisa Tomei, 59; Jeff Bridges, 74. Happy Birthday: Channel your energy, take control and make your way to the finish line. Be quick to stop anyone who interferes or tries to take advantage of you. Plan your actions carefully, and the experience you have will […]
Pregnant woman gets diagnosed with defect after a heart attack
DEAR DR. ROACH: We just learned that a 30-year-old woman who was six weeks pregnant with twins had a heart attack during a spin class and is now lying in a coma in the hospital. The woman was then diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Other than insurance companies balking at paying for imaging, is […]
Boyfriend eager to keep girlfriends from meeting
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own home and is retired. We have been seeing each other every week for the last two years. […]
Leo: Brighten up your surroundings or host an event that gives you a chance to share what you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Seyfried, 38; Bruno Campos, 50; Holly Marie Combs, 50; Julianne Moore, 63. Happy Birthday: Don’t stop focusing until you are satisfied with your results. Don’t trust anyone to take care of your responsibilities for you. Learn from the experience and knowledge you encounter, and you’ll make better decisions. Restrict […]
Friend concerned about woman’s homeless plight
DEAR ABBY: A good friend of 20 years has been homeless for several months. After a short stint of staying in various Airbnbs, she is now mostly living in her car. She has a good-quality, FREE living option available to her. But it would require her to move five hours away, and she doesn’t want […]