DEAR ABBY: I have been separated from my husband for a year and a half. The divorce became final five months ago. He had major mood swings, and was nice one minute and hateful the next. We have two children together. I have a boyfriend I’ve been seeing for about a year. We are casual, […]
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Pisces: Changing how you handle money and work responsibilities will help you nullify negative comments that can hurt your reputation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Butler, 31; Tammy Townsend, 52; Donnie Wahlberg, 53; Robert De Niro, 79. Happy Birthday: Settle down and monitor situations carefully before you get involved. Refuse to let your emotions take over and lead you in the wrong direction. Focus on personal improvements and educational pursuits that will allow you […]
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Second booster shot necessary even after catching COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two weeks ago, my friend got COVID a week before she was scheduled for her second booster. She is 55. She feels the second booster isn’t necessary now, because she is effectively immunized. I understand that the second booster is recommended three to four months after recovery. Can you enlighten me? A […]
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Woman and her son endure boyfriend’s odd behavior
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of seven years is very competitive. There is constantly this underlying contest about whose kid is better, whose dog is better, etc. It’s silly. They are both great kids (and dogs) in their individual ways, and I suspect he likes to brag about his 11-year-old daughter just to publicize that she’s […]
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Aquarius: Look at the big picture and plan your victory march. Recognize what’s best for you, and don’t stop until you reach your destination.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cameron Monaghan, 29; Steve Carell, 60; Angela Bassett, 64; Madonna, 64. Happy Birthday: Expand your mind and interests. Go on a pilgrimage to discover what’s new and exciting that you can incorporate into your life. Accept change, but don’t let go of what’s important to you. By learning all you […]
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Punctal plugs can provide relief from dry eye symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old female, non-smoker, with very dry eyes living in a dry climate. My eyes often burn and tear up, which I find curious, having been diagnosed with dry eyes. During the day, I use preservative-free eyedrops and also place a warm washcloth over my eyes. Before bedtime, I apply an […]
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Retired man ready to travel while wife is still working
DEAR ABBY: I’m 62 and recently retired. My wife is 56 and still working. We have been married 32 years. She will retire at 60 to get a full pension from her company, and we have several million dollars in our retirement savings. We travel together internationally once a year for about 10 days. I […]
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Capricorn: Expect someone to overreact or to ask for too much. Limit what you contribute to a group effort.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Lawrence, 32; Joe Jonas, 33; Anthony Anderson, 52; Debra Messing, 54. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace and exhaust all resources. Refuse to let anyone limit what you can accomplish this year. Set high standards, and act rather than let anger build and relationships break down. Use your skills, […]
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Hiatal hernia is not correlated to asthma medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 80 years old, still work full-time and have generally good health, except for adult-onset asthma. Advair 250/50 was prescribed for me over 10 years ago, and I’ve been taking it regularly each morning, thoroughly rinsing each time to prevent thrush. About five years ago, I developed an abdominal hernia just […]
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New boyfriend’s late wife still hovers over his life
DEAR ABBY: I am a 42-year-old single mom who recently began a relationship with a wonderful man. I have two kids from my marriage to an ex who wasn’t very kind. We did our best for 16 years (we were young when we met) and finally had to go our separate ways. The man I’m […]