DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, “Leon,” is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we’ve worked together, we have had great conversations, and he has told me a lot about his girlfriend who he’s been with for years. I feel guilty knowing this because Leon is having an affair with a girl here at […]
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Bridesmaid’s pregnancy adds new stress to wedding plans
DEAR ABBY: I got engaged five months ago, and my wedding date is seven months from now. My soon-to-be sister-in-law and bridesmaid has just announced she’s pregnant with her second child and due a week after our wedding. I have conflicting emotions. While I’m happy for her family to grow, I can’t help but worry […]
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Eliminating unhealthy foods based on cholesterol level
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I have been watching our fat intake, and we have eliminated almost all red meat and processed foods from our diet. We do eat a lot of fish (salmon primarily) and boneless/skinless chicken. I am, at times, confused about the information on nutrition facts labels. As an example, the […]
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Capricorn: Heading down a path with few guidelines will confuse you. Engage in events that encourage you to connect with people who can offer advice.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Winget, 38; Rory Bushfield, 40; Idina Menzel, 52; Wynonna Judd, 59. Happy Birthday: Stick to your plan and refuse to let anyone interfere. Your hard work will pay off and enhance your experience and ability to learn something that gives you a competitive edge this year. Spend more time […]
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Sagittarius:
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 34; Melanie Brown, 48; Rupert Everett, 64; Annette Bening, 65. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to finish what you start this year. How you approach life, love and happiness will make a statement about who you are and what you want. Transparency will make it difficult for anyone […]
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Daughter gets an eyeful when she drops in on mom
DEAR ABBY: My mother is 90 and has been a widow for 10 years. When we moved to this city 30 years ago, my parents made friends with a group of people. In this group was a couple nobody in our family liked (Dad especially), but Mom remained friends with them. Abby, the husband is […]
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How certain diet styles work to lower heart disease risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: Which diet styles in particular are associated with a lower risk of heart disease? Many people are confused about what actually is a healthy diet. Is a Mediterranean diet easier than an extreme low-fat diet? — D.H.H. ANSWER: There are several styles of diet that have been proven to be healthier than […]
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Friends express skepticism for couples reconciliation
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were married nine years. He unexpectedly left me when COVID first hit. We were apart for a year and eight months and ended up divorcing. I filed because, even though I didn’t want to believe it, I eventually accepted that it was over. Even though he hadn’t actually filed […]
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Scorpio: Discuss what you want to do with someone easy to work with and supportive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 38; Kylie Minogue, 55; Christa Miller, 59; Gladys Knight, 79. Happy Birthday: Sticking to what and who you know best will make your life easier. Refuse to let outside interference upset your emotional well-being. Value close relationships and do your part to ensure you maintain your reputation and […]
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Vulgar comment to woman makes waves at pool hall
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I play on a pool team. About a year ago, the team captain looked at my wife and said, “So, can I play with your lower private area?” (He didn’t use those words.) My wife, who is very shy, was shocked. He has made dumb comments before, and I’ve warned […]