DEAR ABBY: After my mother died several years ago, my father’s sometimes violent behavior flared up. A few years ago, I decided to stop spending time with him. My sister, who has received — and may continue to receive — significant financial support from Dad, is scolding me for it. I have asked her to […]
Advice
Capricorn: Refuse to let emotions influence your decisions or cost you your pride. Honesty is the best way to handle money and relationships if you plan to sidestep loss.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 31; Q’orianka Kilcher, 33; Kelly Rowland, 42; Jennifer Aniston, 54. Happy Birthday: You’ll see the big picture this year. Take the time to put the pieces of the puzzle together, and you’ll find your way to the winner’s circle. High energy, paired with a positive attitude and innovative […]
Mother sees trouble in son’s current living arrangement
DEAR ABBY: My 44-year-old son is a long-haul driver. His girlfriend has 14-year-old and 17-year-old daughters, who are both high-functioning autistic. My son thinks they should have chores because they need to learn to live independently. This is the biggest argument they have. He says that they should be on the internet for only four […]
Ex-wife falls ill, but ex-spouse chooses to stay by her side
DEAR DR. ROACH: My ex-wife and I are both 72 and have known each other for about 15 years. Soon after filing for divorce in 2019, she became very ill with an ulcer, followed by lung cancer and the onset of dementia. Then, recently, the cancer came back in the other lung. People tell me […]
Sagittarius: Stay calm and keep your thoughts to yourself until you are ready to forge ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chloe Grace Moretz, 26; Emma Roberts, 32; Stephanie Beatriz, 42; Elizabeth Banks, 49. Happy Birthday: Don’t lose sight of your dreams. Use your imagination and intelligence to figure out what makes you happy and how to incorporate what you want into your everyday routine. Change may not be the answer […]
Stranger’s abrupt revelation rocks woman’s world
DEAR ABBY: I had pretty much an ideal childhood. My parents have never had issues that I ever saw. We went to church every Sunday, gathered with family often, etc. I’m now grown, and my parents are in their mid-80s. Out of the blue, I got a message on social media from a woman who […]
Scorpio: Use your keen awareness and unique way of handling people to turn lemons into lemonade.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyson Houseman, 33; Mia Farrow, 78; Joe Pesci, 80; Carole King, 81. Happy Birthday: Clear up unfinished business, declutter your life and dedicate your time to the people, activities and things that bring you joy. Reevaluate your lifestyle, how and where you live, and what you can do to make […]
Wife holds veto power in couple’s major decisions
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 37 years. We have a fairly good marriage. However, when it comes to communication, there’s a lot of room for improvement. I would very much like to get a second dog. I’m home alone all day because I am on disability; I have few friends, […]
Burning hot flashes continue after stopping Eligard injections
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 63 and was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in 2020. I had my prostate removed. Unfortunately, they found that the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes. I have since had 35 treatments of radiation and also started hormone suppression treatments (Eligard). In April 2022, after extensive imaging tests, I […]
Revealing of newborn’s name triggers emotional reaction
DEAR ABBY: I recently gave birth to our second child, a girl. Shortly afterward, my husband called his mother. She lives in a different state hours away and visits only once a year. When he told her the happy news and our little girl’s name, which we had kept a secret, she became very upset. […]