DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male in reasonably good health. I’m a moderate drinker, and I lift weights every other day. I have always been sexually active, as I’ve been married for 23 years to a beautiful woman I love, who is 19 years younger than me. In the past two years, I […]
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Absent mother uses guilt to manipulate her child
DEAR ABBY: I have always been the outsider in my family. My grandma raised me because Mom was an alcoholic and ran the streets with her boyfriend. My grandma died three months ago, and I have been having a hard time dealing with it. My mother has moved into my grandma’s house and wants me […]
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Handling the diagnosis and treatment of small cell lung cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in June through a yearly wellness check. I had no prior symptoms or issues. The cancer was in the limited stage and did not spread to the brain, nor any other part of the body. (I am 62, exercise three times a week […]
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Aries: Seeing the whole picture will allow you to eliminate whatever isn’t necessary. Don’t look back; build a solid base for a brighter future.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 44; Denzel Washington, 68; Edgar Winter, 76; Dame Maggie Smith, 88. Happy Birthday: Trust and believe in your ability to get things done. Consider your objective heading into next year and tally up what it will cost to reach your goal. Refuse to let uncertainty cloud your vision […]
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Woman prefers thrill of hunt over monogamy
DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my late 30s. I have had a few failed relationships and a marriage that ended in divorce. At one point, I juggled three lovers at a time. I like being in a committed relationship, but I have yet to be faithful to any partner I have ever dated. […]
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Not getting enough iodine is rarely a concern in the U.S.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I notice that the specialty salts I now buy, such as Himalayan or sea salt, are not iodized. Should I be concerned about getting enough iodine in my diet? — P.M. ANSWER: Iodine is necessary to make the thyroid hormones. In the United States, the areas with the least iodine are the […]
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Roommate has worn out more than his welcome
DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and own my home. “Randall,” 53, lives with me and pays me rent. We used to be a couple, but COVID caused too much togetherness. He’s in the spare bedroom now. My house is cheaper for him than anywhere else he could go. I was trying to be nice. The problem […]
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Pisces: Remain calm and don’t say something you’ll regret. Regardless of what’s happening around you, getting along will show your ability to those considering you for something unique.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayley Williams, 34; Masi Oka, 48; Gerard Depardieu, 74; John Amos, 83. Happy Birthday: Pump up your enthusiasm, be the one to lead the way and step outside your comfort zone. It’s time to explore possibilities and find out what else life has to offer. Size up what’s working for […]
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Couple struggle to adapt to an unfamiliar reality
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were raised within religious communities. Among other conservative values, we were taught that a wife is to be responsible for domestic labor, and a husband is to be the primary breadwinner outside the home (yes, even in the ’90s and 2000s). We were still deeply involved in these communities […]
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Case of hot flashes has yet to be resolved, despite therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 years old. I had a hysterectomy in 1976 due to excessive vaginal bleeding, but I still have my ovaries. I have had hot flashes since undergoing menopause — they usually last three to five minutes, and I have them about every two hours around the clock (which obviously interferes […]