DEAR ABBY: My husband went to Florida three months ago to care for an ailing former lover. He told me she will be leaving him a sizable inheritance and he needs to protect her from “vultures.” I admit I am suspicious of his motives. I think there may be more going on than what he’s […]
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Capricorn: Avoid messy encounters with people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 35; Danica McKellar, 41; Mel Gibson, 60; Victoria Principal, 66. Happy Birthday: Tone down any aggressive behavior. You will get ahead if you work quietly behind the scenes. Don’t invite conflict into your world. It’s in your best interest to practice being a listener and an observer and […]
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Daughter needs to do the right thing
DEAR ABBY: My 15-year old daughter, “Jenny,” has a best friend, “Carly,” she stays with when we’re out of town. My husband and I are planning a three-day trip at the end of the month. Jenny has already asked Carly if she can stay, and of course, the answer was yes. This morning Jenny got […]
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Pisces: Don’t let anyone pressure you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Bosworth, 33; Dax Shepard, 41; Taye Diggs, 45; Cuba Gooding Jr., 48. Happy Birthday: You’ll face opposition this year, making it important that you are organized and detailed every step of the way. Don’t leave anything to chance or rely on others to do things for you. Take control […]
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Man without kids gets no respect from some parents
DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man in my late 40s who has worked for 10 years in the public school system with young adults and kids with special needs. I have done everything from changing preschoolers’ diapers, to tutoring, travel training and teaching life skills to older children. In the process, I have encountered my […]
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Aquarius: Start planning your future
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eden Riegel, 35; Morris Chestnut, 47; Verne Troyer, 47; Frank Langella, 78. Happy Birthday: It’s OK to dream, but you have to follow through. You’ve got what it takes to bring your thoughts together and pursue some of the projects you’ve been contemplating. Don’t let someone else steal your ideas. […]
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Is inflammation to blame for nightly bathroom trips?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 80 years old and have had problems with a slightly enlarged prostate for years. This, of course, means frequent nightly trips to the bathroom every one and a half to two hours. I stumbled upon the fact that if I take two ibuprofen (400 mg) at bedtime, I seldom have […]
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New year is opportunity to set a fresh course for the future
DEAR READERS: It’s 2016! A new year has arrived, bringing with it our chance for a new beginning. Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions — which were adapted […]
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Capricorn: Look forward, not back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gabrielle Douglas, 20; Joey McIntyre, 43; Bebe Neuwirth, 57; Anthony Hopkins, 78. Happy Birthday: Set your sights high and prepare to wheel and deal until you get what you want. Opportunity will knock this year, allowing you to get ahead financially and bring legal contracts and settlements to a positive […]
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Mom eschews habit of baby teething on friend’s fingers
DEAR ABBY: A friend I really like has been extremely helpful baby-sitting my 4-month-old son every once in a while. The problem is, she informed me that she rubs his gums and lets him chew on her fingers. I find this gross and strange. Clean fingers or not, I’d prefer she not do this. She […]