DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have always had a big hand in helping our daughter “Lauren” raise her three kids, ages 5, 10 and 15. She has moved in with us and out many times. About a year ago, she decided she would not do it again. Instead, she moved in with a boyfriend. […]
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Man trying to win back ex blindsided by her new beau
DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife, “Jenny,” and I were together seven years, married for almost five of them. We have a young child together. We have been divorced for eight months. I have been trying to reconcile with her because she is the love of my life and I want our family to be together. The […]
Antigens after COVID remain in system, but aren’t infectious
DEAR DR. ROACH: Will I continue to test positive for COVID-19 antigens even after I recover from the virus? I tested positive using the free, at-home COVID-19 antigen self-test a week ago, and I tested positive again yesterday. Once you have the antigens in your system, don’t they stay there for a while? — R.L.M. […]
Aquarius: A proactive approach will ensure you get things done on time and to your liking. Do something that reflects the spirit of the season with someone you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 34; Sophie Monk, 43; Beth Orton, 52; Dee Wallace, 74. Happy Birthday: Ask questions and be honest with yourself and others regarding your feelings and intentions. Sticking to the truth and following a route that feels right will help you achieve your goal this year. Engage in activities […]
Psychiatrist won’t give up a patient’s list of medications
DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister has asked her psychiatrist for a list of the medications she has been on during the past few years. She would like to try a new one, as she is crying constantly and seems disoriented. He won’t explore changing meds and also won’t give her the list, claiming he hasn’t […]
Marriages and illnesses complicate land proposal
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I moved into a new rental house on my best friend’s property a year ago. We love living here. We moved to be closer to my friend, “Noah,” who is like a brother to me. He and his wife live on the same property. Noah was diagnosed with heart disease […]
Capricorn: Don’t leave anything to chance or in someone else’s hands. Make positive changes to your home and share your time and space with friends and family.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 33; Jamie Foxx, 55; Wendie Malick, 72; Dick Van Dyke, 97. Happy Birthday: Clear up unfinished business and ease stress. Closing out one year and opening another with a clean slate will empower you to incorporate plans that will add to your stability and make you feel secure […]
Family history of breast cancer prompts man to get examined
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother and both of her sisters had breast cancer in their 30s, with my mother eventually passing after her third bout at age 43. They all grew up in the same house that I grew up in. I’m now a 34-year-old father of three small children. I don’t want to die […]
Widowed mom’s nonstop calls wearing down her only child
DEAR ABBY: I am an only child and I love my mother. My father passed away after a short illness three years ago, leaving my mother a widow. My problem is, she calls me multiple times a day. I’m not one of those women whose mom is my best friend or someone who enjoys talking […]
Sagittarius: Keep your eye on what’s important, and you’ll discover the best way to reach your goal without facing emotional setbacks.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mayim Bialik, 47; Madchen Amick, 52; Regina Hall, 52; Jennifer Connelly, 52. Happy Birthday: Be honest with yourself and those you love. Put together a realistic plan that will help you put your energy into life improvements. Changing how you look at your earning potential and use your skills to […]