DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our early 70s. We have been married seven years. I was celibate before we met and thrilled to have a partner I respected and was attracted to. Our sex life seemed normal and exciting with lots of kisses and hugs throughout the day. Recently, I caught him […]
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Leo: The changes you make for someone else must be equally suitable for you, or resentment will filter through.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 16; Natalie Morales, 51; Paul Giamatti, 56; Robert Englund, 76. Happy Birthday: Pay attention and think matters through. Haste makes waste. Get organized and declutter your life. The relief you get from minimizing your responsibilities will give you a new lease on life. A practical approach to whatever […]
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How to avoid calcium when taking thyroid medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a thyroidectomy, and I take levothyroxine. Instructions for the medication say not to take it within four hours of having calcium. No discussion of the drug has clearly stated whether this only refers to calcium supplements or whether this also includes high-calcium foods. I usually take levothyroxine when I wake […]
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Daughter’s visits ‘home’ usually lead elsewhere
DEAR ABBY: My adult daughter is single and lives alone. She lives five hours away but manages to visit every two months or so. The problem is, when she comes home, we hardly ever see her. She’s mostly at her cousin’s house. During her most recent visit, we saw her a total of one hour […]
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Finances front and center amid child support debate
DEAR ABBY: I have a child with a woman I’ll call “Kara,” who is now my ex-wife. Our son lives full time with me and my new wife, whom I married three years ago. Kara was diagnosed with schizophrenia five or six years ago, which is what ultimately led to our divorce. She has only […]
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Cancer: Your ability to articulate and get your point across will grab the attention of someone with plenty to offer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Fisher, 43; Liza Weil, 46; Mark Wahlberg, 52; Jeff Garlin, 61. Happy Birthday: Make your money stretch this year, and do your best to pay off debt. Don’t listen to the hype or take someone’s word as gospel. Do what feels best and right for you. Let experience guide […]
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Hemorrhoid surgery does not deserve its bad reputation
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 30-year-old and otherwise healthy grandson has been suffering from and treating hemorrhoids for two years. He is anemic due to his loss of blood. He’s had several bandings; they couldn’t complete the last one because he was in too much pain. They said they couldn’t anesthetize the area because his lack […]
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The perceptions of others complicate health issues
DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with an invisible illness and losing patience with friends, family and acquaintances. I’m working with doctors to manage my conditions, and I’m tired of all the suggestions and seemingly positive comments I’m hearing, like, “You can do it; just put your mind to it!” I am seeing a therapist to […]
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Gemini: The less you reveal, the easier it will be to reach your destination unscathed.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bar Refaeli, 38; Russell Brand, 48; Angelina Jolie, 48; Noah Wyle, 52. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind, search for the best solution and make your voice heard. Question anyone who is pushy or talks down to you, and you’ll dodge interference and mistakes. Anger won’t solve your differences with […]
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Zonked boyfriend seems content with status quo
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a man for more than two years, and I thought we had a future together. I’m 57, divorced, no kids. He’s 58, divorced and has two grown children. At first, he said he was living with his parents so he could take care of his dad, who had been […]