DEAR ABBY: I generally have an excellent relationship with my 14-year-old granddaughter. However, she thinks it’s funny to tell me outrageous lies with a straight face to see if she can get me to believe them. She laughs when I am unsure of whether she is telling the truth. Once she told me her family […]
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Single, middle-aged woman unimpressed by today’s men
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 57-year-old, attractive, single, childless woman. Why is it that the men I meet are just plain dumb? They have the conversational skills of 5-year-olds and the same juvenile behavior. They are either emotionally unavailable and just after sex, or at the opposite end of the spectrum — available emotionally, but the […]
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Single, middle-aged woman unimpressed by today’s men
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 57-year-old, attractive, single, childless woman. Why is it that the men I meet are just plain dumb? They have the conversational skills of 5-year-olds and the same juvenile behavior. They are either emotionally unavailable and just after sex, or at the opposite end of the spectrum — available emotionally, but the […]
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Leo: Refuse to let anyone take advantage of your generosity and kindness.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Paulina Alexis, 23; Sarah Levy, 37; Ryan Phillippe, 49; Joe Perry, 73. Happy Birthday: Get on board and ride the wave. You’ll have plenty of opportunities if you show your worth and contribute what you have to offer. Use your discipline, insight and influence to turn what you want into […]
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Cancer: Choose to concentrate on those you love, places you find intriguing and pastimes that lift your spirits.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Williams, 43; Eric Stonestreet, 52; Adam Sandler, 57; Hugh Grant, 63. Happy Birthday: Choose what you want by using your intelligence, following your heart and initiating the changes necessary to turn your ideas into something tangible. Let mistakes remind you what not to do and you’ll easily sail through […]
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Service member questions career path and happiness
DEAR ABBY: I’m ashamed to admit that I’m envious of my younger brother’s recent success. He got into a fantastic medical program, and once he’s completed it, I’m sure he’ll get a great job with loads of perks. I am proud of him and I do love him, but I can’t deny my jealousy. I […]
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Gemini: Refuse to let anyone disrupt your plans or confuse you with debatable information.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pink, 44; David Arquette, 52; Brooke Burke, 52; Neko Case, 53. Happy Birthday: Target your goal and stay on track. Your dedication to making your dreams come true will prove fruitful through your will to do your best. Clear the passage forward by preparing your path behind closed doors. Secrecy […]
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How fibromuscular dysplasia affects the kidneys
DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of “fibromuscular dysplasia”? My mom was diagnosed with this blood disorder and understands that there is no known medical procedure to treat it. She claims this is a blood disease that is affecting her kidneys, and she had a stent placed near the opening of her kidney to […]
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Introvert wants to avoid planned outing with group
DEAR ABBY: I am in a group of friends who are mainly from the same country. We bond pretty well and occasionally spend time together. We mostly communicate by text in a chat group. Once in a while I get messages from them — mostly greetings or chats about general stuff, but nothing personal. I’m […]
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Hernia in the belly button results in an emergency surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hernia in my belly button for 20 years that didn’t bother me until two weeks ago. Then, the pain hit, and the belly button could not be pushed in. I waited until Monday to call the doctor. This wait resulted in an emergency surgery due to strangulation of the […]