DEAR ABBY: My husband and I met our neighbor “Maggie” one day while she was walking her dog. She has since befriended me via additional meetings on the street and walks about once a week. She’s 68, has been looking unsuccessfully for a job for three years and has financial difficulties. I have given advice […]
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Pisces: Focus on your money, house and relationships. A proposal or change to your living arrangements looks promising.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Fassbender, 46; Christopher Meloni, 62; Emmylou Harris, 76; Linda Hunt, 78. Happy Birthday: Take the time to get the facts before you act. Time is on your side, and your ability to come to an honest conclusion before you implement change or confront someone will be essential this year. […]
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Aquarius: Nurture relationships and protect against injury or poor health. Handle money and investigate how to use your skills in an unusual way to bring in more cash.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 26; Hillary Scott, 37; Taran Killam, 41; Susan Boyle, 62. Happy Birthday: Hang in there. Set your sights on your destination and let your intelligence and passion lead to success. Engage in something that brings you joy, surrounds you with people who make you proud, and feeds your […]
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Ghosted partner reeling amid heartbreaking events
DEAR ABBY: My first long-term girlfriend ghosted me. She died soon afterward, and I’m left with a gaping lack of closure. I’m 19. We had dated for four years and we were best friends. We didn’t live together, but planned to in the coming months. I intended to marry her. One day out of the […]
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Capricorn: Don’t expect anyone to do what you want or back your plans. Fly solo and do what you do best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 38; Ewan McGregor, 52; Christopher Walken, 80; Shirley Jones, 89. Happy Birthday: Use your downtime wisely. Your objective is to ease stress, have fun and chase your desired happiness. Look on the bright side of life and use your energy and quick response to seize the moment and […]
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Daughter returns to nest, refuses to live in reality
DEAR ABBY: My 28-year-old daughter moved back home when COVID hit. She works as an influencer and also has a part-time job as a content creator. She doesn’t pay bills. My husband doesn’t want her to pay rent, etc. I feel it’s important for her to do so. She does pay for her groceries and […]
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Cervical cancer diagnosis stems from exposure to HPV
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer in my 70s. I read that HPV causes this cancer, but I have never been diagnosed with that. I also haven’t been intimate with anyone since my 60s, when I became a widow. What could explain my cancer diagnosis? — J.R. ANSWER: I am […]
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Boyfriend issues ultimatum to girlfriend and her son
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of three years wants me to move in with him. He’s a great guy. He’s loving and affectionate, kind and caring. We want the same things for our kids and have quite a few things in common. We enjoy playing sports, and we’re both foodies. He checks a lot of my […]
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Sagittarius: Concentrate on your home, lifestyle and the ones you love in order to ensure you maintain a safe and positive environment.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katy Mixon, 42; Celine Dion, 55; Eric Clapton, 78; Warren Beatty, 86. Happy Birthday: Donate your time to something you care about this year and make a difference. Your input will impact others and lead to long-lasting connections that will help you shape your life into something vibrant and inviting. […]
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Brain fog lingers after operations using general anesthesia
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please explain the pros and cons of general versus spinal anesthetic? I have had three bladder tumor resection operations with general anesthetic in the past two years and have suffered the consequences of anesthetic fog, which is sometimes very disturbing and inconvenient. I am 82, and I’m worried about how […]