DEAR ABBY: I’ve been estranged from my three siblings, their spouses and their families for 35 years — my choice. There has been no correspondence, and I have seen them only at our parents’ funerals. Since we are all in our 80s, I anticipate there will be funerals for us in the next decade. If […]
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Man looking at gay porn may be more than curious
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my fiance for three years and I’m very much in love. A few months ago I asked to use his phone to look up something on the Internet because my battery had died. It opened up to a gay porn site! I was shocked and asked him if it was […]
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Drooling is a common issues for elderly
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old man in reasonably good health, with a problem of excess saliva and drooling. My neighbor has the same problem, and his doctor prescribed prednisone. Could this cure my problem? I hesitate to take a medicine that helps only when using it. Can prednisone be damaging to my overall […]
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Sagittarius: Be the master of your own destiny
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shad Moss, 29; Brittany Snow, 30; Matthew Gray Gubler, 36; Juliette Binoche, 52. Happy Birthday: Take a bold step forward when dealing with partnerships. Share your thoughts and don’t be afraid to negotiate in order to maintain equality and balance. Presenting what you have to offer long-term will put you […]
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Scorpio: Believe in your abilities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 39; Freddie Prinze Jr., 40; Boris Kodjoe, 43; Aidan Quinn, 57. Happy Birthday: Aggressive behavior can work for you as long as you are compassionate and honest with the people you encounter. Your quick actions will help to keep you ahead of any competition you face. […]
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HPV vaccine has many benefits
DEAR DR. ROACH: Thank you for your recent column about the benefits of HPV vaccine for males. I would like to add that, from a public-health perspective, there is little controversy about the idea that the HPV vaccine prevents cancers in all the parts of the body that can be infected by high-risk types of […]
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Couple sharing household should share expenses too
DEAR ABBY: I need some relationship advice. How do you handle household expenses with a partner? My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship for 10 years. In all this time, he has never once split any of the expenses with me. I pay for everything. He does buy groceries, although not all of […]
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Doctor confidence necessary part of quality care
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have great confidence in my doctor, but my friends and family are concerned about my medical care. I’m in my late 60s, fit and enjoy good health. I have high blood pressure, which is now well-controlled with one pill a day. Last year, my annual physical was very cursory, and my […]
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Libra: Keep the peace
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Laura Prepon, 36; Jenna Fischer, 42; Rachel Weisz, 46; Bryan Cranston, 60. Happy Birthday: Keep moving forward. You cannot change the past. Use your experience to achieve better results. Size up each situation you face, and you will figure out the best way to reach your goal. Choose your friends, […]
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Woman shouldn’t cut off family contact
DEAR ABBY: I recently realized I have a fair-weather family. My husband got in trouble with the law and is now in a drug treatment facility. This had been hard on me, but I love him. His crime was being in possession of illegal drugs that were intended only for himself. His family has turned […]