DEAR ABBY: I recently got engaged to a man I’ve been seeing long distance for about a year. Then, out of the blue, an old military friend/crush called me and told me he has been thinking a lot about me and is working on himself. He apologized for the times he ghosted me because he […]
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Cancer: Question your motives before you pick up where you left off. You might want to reassess and tweak how you proceed.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jenny Slate, 41; Laz Alonso, 49; Sarah Jessica Parker, 58; Elton John, 76. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let anger consume you when reason and practical action are required. Striving to help and make a difference will pay off. Don’t take unnecessary risks or limit what you can do by trying […]
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Woman destroys marriage and attempts to move on
DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Maddie,” 34, just left what I thought was a great marriage. After only five years, she cheated on her husband, “Glenn.” Their 6-year-old son is crushed. I know there are two sides to every story, but our entire family loves Glenn. He’s a hard worker, but quiet and kind of a […]
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Health risks of using natural gas appliances at home are low
DEAR DR. ROACH: There is much mainstream news recently about the health risks of using natural gas appliances. I am 75 and have survived playing with mercury from broken thermometers as a child, a lifetime of cooking and home heating, and hot water from natural gas. I certainly don’t advise playing with mercury, but how […]
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Friend with benefits still benefiting after engagement
DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband of 20 years a little over two years ago. Last year, I moved to another state to be close to family. I rented an apartment, and my best friend moved with me. Shortly after, I met a much younger man. He was immediately interested in me. He’s sweet, kind […]
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Gemini: Don’t hide in the background; make your mark, be proud of who you are and influence others to put their best foot forward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Brugel, 45; Peyton Manning, 47; Alyson Hannigan, 49; Jim Parsons, 50. Happy Birthday: Don’t procrastinate when there is so much to do and so little time to finish what you start. Be thorough in your decisions of what to keep and what to discard. Take less time to think […]
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Risk of heart disease could be significantly lowered by statins
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband’s doctor is repeatedly pushing statins on my husband. His cholesterol was high in the past and is still slightly high (239 mg/dL — borderline high). I’ve checked the heart risk calculator. It said his risk is 22.1% and goes down to 16.6% if he goes on statins, which is still […]
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‘Wonderful’ relationship has become a nightmare
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship for five years. It started out wonderful, but now I’m having second thoughts. He keeps putting my kids down and telling me I’m a bad mother. It’s so bad he has even put a knife to my throat. And, yes, he hits me. I am not an […]
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Taurus: Be upfront about your thoughts, feelings and intentions, and you will gain trust and respect.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Morgan, 31; Michelle Monaghan, 47; Keri Russell, 47; Chaka Khan, 70. Happy Birthday: Take the lead and be the one to start something new and exciting. An active lifestyle will keep you out of trouble and encourage you to focus on making headway. A passionate drive will make it […]
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Woman might double down on romance with gambler
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I separated two months after our wedding. Our divorce was final five months ago. After I left him, I started talking to a younger guy I had a lot in common with. However, he has a gambling problem and ended up stealing money from my cash app. He eventually paid […]