DEAR ABBY: I’m scheduled to go on a vacation with my mother and sister. It seemed like a fun idea during the planning, but as the date approaches, I realize it might not be possible for my sister and me to get along and remain civil during the trip. We are in our mid-to-late 20s […]
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Aquarius: Set a budget and take the initiative to do the legwork and negotiations needed to get what you want for your cash.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Jonas, 31; Alexis Bledel, 42; Amy Poehler, 52; Mickey Rourke, 71. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to money — where it comes from and where it goes. Set a budget that helps you achieve something you want to do or save for, and it will help you stay on track. […]
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Sister keeps new romance a secret for some reason
DEAR ABBY: My sister likes a childhood friend of ours and is hiding the fact that they are together, even though everyone in the family already knows they are living together. She clearly doesn’t want me to know, and always finds a way to not be truthful with me. This guy and I were friends, […]
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Capricorn: An unexpected change at home will turn out better than anticipated and make a difference in what you can do and provide for yourself and your loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Prince Harry, 39; Tom Hardy, 46; Tommy Lee Jones, 77; Oliver Stone, 77. Happy Birthday: Look around and adjust your lifestyle to suit your needs. The change will become the pick-me-up that clears your vision and puts zest back into your life. Trust your intelligence and wherewithal to guide you […]
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Wife returns to marriage after eight years apart
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 34 years. During most of them, I was unfaithful. I never felt like I was truly married because my husband never gave me the time of day, but I liked my marital status because, I guess, we were companions. As soon as my kids married and the nest was […]
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Wolfberry and frankincense do not prevent cancer recurrence
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a female over 90 years old who has been urged to take an essential oil wolfberry supplement with a drop of frankincense to prevent cancer. I recently had a mastectomy in my left breast. Please comment. — D.H. ANSWER: Wolfberry, also called goji berries, has been touted as a cancer […]
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Sagittarius: Listen carefully, ask questions and consider heading in a less complicated direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Kenney, 24; Dilshad Vadsaria, 38; Kimberly Williams-Paisley, 52; Robert Herjavec, 61. Happy Birthday: Embrace life, go after your dreams and be satisfied, content and stress-free. Set a budget, define what’s important to you and design a routine that meets your needs. You control your destiny. Making decisions that help […]
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Mother unable to forgive and forget past mistakes
DEAR ABBY: I’m a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for more than 12 years. My road to sobriety has been long and dark, but I am proud of turning my life around and staying sober. My problem is how my mother treats me about it. She keeps reminding me of all the mistakes I […]
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A spinal spacer is one option to alleviate critical spinal stenosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 84 years old and has critical stenosis in his back. He is also diabetic (his A1C level is 8.8% with insulin), has high blood pressure that is under control, and takes amiodarone for his heart. He received an epidural for back pain, but it did not help. He is […]
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Young adult has trouble building relationships
DEAR ABBY: I’m 26 and not currently in a relationship. I don’t have many friends. I’d like to have more, and I try. I wasn’t popular in middle and high school, either. I have been in and out of college, so I haven’t been able to make friends there. I have worked at my job […]