DEAR ABBY: My father, who has been a widower for 17 years, has been dating a woman on and off for 12 years, a couple years after my brother and I left for college. My brother and I have never cared for her, but we live three hours away from them in opposite directions now. […]
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Aquarius: Don’t let what others say stop you from following through with your plan.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jon Cryer, 57; Martin Lawrence, 57; Ellen Barkin, 68; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 75. Happy Birthday: Get involved with organizations or groups that motivate you to stand up for your rights. A steady pace will help you achieve what you set out to accomplish. Take the high road, and make your voice […]
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Widow’s friend unsettled when mystery man appears
DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine lost her husband a couple of years ago. I didn’t think she was looking for love or companionship, but all of a sudden she has met a younger man, and I’m concerned. I have observed several red flags, but I’m not sure if I should say something. She owns […]
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The controversy over estrogen reduction and ED
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a bad case of erectile dysfunction. I am 80 years old and otherwise in good health. I have received an ad in the mail that says it is not a lack of testosterone, but rather too much estrogen in the body. They make a lot of promises, but it scares […]
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Capricorn: Present your case and head in a direction that makes you happy. Replace what isn’t working for you with a plan that offers personal,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Watson, 32; Samira Wiley, 35; Seth Rogen, 40; Emma Thompson, 63. Happy Birthday: Go the distance, leave nothing to chance and take responsibilities seriously. Be the one to make a difference and take care of matters that can change the way others view you. Step up your game, and […]
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Accepting grandma irked by intolerance of others
DEAR ABBY: My adult granddaughter, “Kaia,” is in a relationship with “Jenny.” Jenny’s stepmom doesn’t believe in gay marriage or homosexuality. I’m having a hard time dealing with the fact that Jenny’s family doesn’t accept Kaia or allow her in their home. Kaia is excluded from all holidays and family functions. I don’t know what […]
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After prostate cancer treatment, prognosis remains good
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 68 and have prostate cancer. I had PSAs, an MRI and a biopsy. My Gleason score was a high 7. No genetic testing as I can recall. My urologist said I had “upper moderate” cancer and that I could remove my prostate or do radiation therapy. I underwent three months […]
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Sagittarius: Focus on what’s important to you, and stick to people who are just as proactive as you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abigail Breslin, 26; Sarah Michelle Gellar, 45; Antwon Tanner, 47; Brad Garrett, 62. Happy Birthday: Your ingenuity can help you overcome obstacles this year. Think outside the box, be innovative and be willing to do things differently. Channel your energy into something that will bring high rewards and the most […]
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Husband makes a connection as 17-year marriage teeters
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 17 years with three great kids. My wife and I have struggled on and off during those 17 years. I often feel like maybe I don’t love her. We are complete opposites. I’m adventurous, daring and extroverted. She denies me sex a lot. This last time was for […]
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Searching for the cause of shortness of breath
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male and have exercised daily all my adult life. I take a baby aspirin and 10 mg pravastatin daily. I have eaten very little red meat since I was 40. I had an EKG in 2020 that showed a heart attack, but my cardiologist said that with no […]