DEAR ABBY: May I comment on your response to “Got Here First in Pennsylvania” (Jan. 7), who asked whether someone sitting at the end of a church pew should move if someone comes and says it’s his or her “favorite seat”? There are many reasons why people remain sitting at the end of a pew: […]
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Was primary doc too quick to send patient to ER?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 64 years old and recently was complaining of minor abdominal pain that was not going away. There were no other symptoms, like nausea or vomiting. He went to his primary care doctor, who gave him a blood test and told him to schedule a sonogram to see what was […]
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Aries: Get what you want in writing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 39; Carmen Electra, 43; Jessica Lange, 66; Ryan O’Neal, 74.Happy Birthday: Your hard work will pay off this year, but you will also be tempted by people, products, services and luxury items that can counter your attempt to get ahead financially. Set a strict budget this year and […]
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Woman’s explosive boyfriend must learn to control his fuse
DEAR ABBY: I have known “Dean” for 10 years. We have been living together for two. Since the beginning, he has struggled with depression, anxiety and anger issues. Occasionally he has explosive episodes where he’ll throw things and punch or kick inanimate objects. Recently things escalated. He was angry with himself after getting angry with […]
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Balancing vascular risk is part of setting a proper A1C level goal
DEAR DR. ROACH: My father has Type 2 diabetes, and his primary care physician has said repeatedly that an A1c of 7.2 percent or 7.3 percent is nothing to worry about. He also says that the American Diabetes Association has told physicians to loosen their restrictions on diabetics. The wall chart in his office says […]
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DEAR ABBY: My best friend is going through a divorce and has moved back in with her parents, who are driving her crazy. She doesn’t have enough money to live on her own, so I offered to have her move in with me. The more I think about it, the more I regret having said […]
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Sagittarius: Make positive alterations to your lifestyle
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Christensen, 34; Kate Hudson, 36; James Franco, 37; Ashley Judd, 47. Happy Birthday: You’ll be torn between the changes you want to make and what your budget will allow. You’ll need to be cautious and look for hidden expenses before you agree to any proposal you are offered. Stick […]
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Leo: Be a leader
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: America Ferrera, 31; Melissa Joan Hart, 39; Conan O’Brien, 52; Jane Leeves, 54. Happy Birthday: Good fortune will depend on your ability to follow through. Change may entice you, but finishing what you start will make a new beginning that much more exciting. Strive for greater security and hone your […]
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Excitement over pregnancy is dulled by husband’s restraint
DEAR ABBY: I have just found out I’m 10 weeks pregnant. Both sets of parents are overjoyed — it’s their first grandchild — and I’m happy because this was the plan all along. My husband wants kids, and this is our first baby. My husband isn’t the kind to wear his heart on his sleeve. […]
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Friend’s food criticism is hard for couple to swallow
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a friend, “Jonah,” whom we love dearly, but he has no filter. He’s college-educated, has a white-collar job and is over 50. The problem is, anytime we invite him for dinner or take food items to his house, he makes horrible remarks about my wife’s cooking, particularly when […]