CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex Pettyfer, 33; Shay Mitchell, 36; Dion Phaneuf, 38; Jasika Nicole, 43. Happy Birthday: Do research and build opportunities that will lead you to your goals. Stick to your plans and exhaust every effort to make your dreams come true. Your diligence and flexibility will guide you in a direction […]
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Dad’s parade of wives leaves grown child cold
DEAR ABBY: I am a 23-year-old child of divorce. For nine months, my father has been dating a woman he was seeing while still married to my stepmother. My youngest brother (age 19) and I have yet to meet her. If they marry, this will be Dad’s third marriage. While I love him, he deeply […]
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Libra: An opportunity is only worthwhile if you can afford to take advantage of what’s available.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elle Fanning, 25; Kristen Stewart, 33; Leighton Meester, 37; Dennis Quaid, 69. Happy Birthday: Let your entrepreneurial side take over. Be the pioneer that excites everyone with your rhetoric and see what unfolds. Opportunity knocks this year, but you must be willing to take advantage of what’s on the […]
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Woman eager to neutralize her sister’s bad behavior
DEAR ABBY: I’m at a loss about how to deal with my sister, “Julie.” We had an incredibly hard childhood. We lost our mother when she was only 48. My issue with Julie is her constant and blatant storytelling. She has two young children and is recently divorced. While I feel terrible about her situation […]
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Younger brother wants out of despicable man’s will
DEAR ABBY: My older brother is toxic. I want to cut ties with him because he has always criticized, antagonized, marginalized and dismissed me. He has no filters and also criticizes and ridicules my grown children. I’ve had enough. If I were ghosted, I’d want to know why and not be blindsided. But it’s pointless […]
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Virgo: Mingle with like-minded people or take a trip that enriches your mind, body and soul.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 42; Patricia Arquette, 55; Robin Wright, 57; John Schneider, 63. Happy Birthday: You have high expectations. Monitor what’s possible, and consider the best way to take advantage of an offer without taking on more than you can handle emotionally or financially. Set a budget you can afford and […]
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Leo: Don’t let anyone take advantage of you or bully you into something that cuts into time spent with loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 59; Jackie Chan, 69; John Oates, 75; Francis Ford Coppola, 84. Happy Birthday: Listen carefully and decide what others want from you before you agree. Strive for equality in your relationships with others, and you’ll maintain balance and find it easier to reach your goals this year. Open […]
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Grandma required to treat newcomer as one of her own
DEAR ABBY: My son is in a relationship with “Cheryl.” They live together. Cheryl has a daughter and is demanding that I treat the girl as one of my granddaughters. I have bought birthday presents, Christmas gifts and generally spend the same amount on all the kids. But I have been told that Cheryl doesn’t […]
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Relentless pain occuring after a biopsy calls for a specialist
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a 72-year-old male friend in excellent health. Approximately six months ago, he had difficulty breathing and subsequently had fluid drained from his left lung. He worked with asbestos in his earlier years, so a biopsy was performed, with benign results. The surgeon who performed the surgery told him that his […]
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Man meets the love of his life while married to someone else
DEAR ABBY: I am married, but my wife and I are unhappy and have been for years. We grew apart after 17 years. We tried counseling multiple times; it only reinforces the decision to divorce. I have had two affairs. One lasted six months; the other on and off for the past nine months. The […]