DEAR ABBY: How do you know when a grandparent is no longer capable of babysitting? Recently, my mother-in-law came to visit and, as usual, she babysat our toddler while I ran errands, went to the gym, etc. When I returned, it was immediately obvious that my son had soiled his diaper, so I changed him. […]
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Estranged wife reluctantly returns to care for husband
DEAR ABBY: A year and a half ago, I separated from my husband because I was being neglected, not respected, and mistreated emotionally. During the separation, he had to have surgery and needed to be taken care of while he healed. I went back because, as his wife, I felt obligated to do the right […]
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Leo: If you want to get something done be upfront with the people affected by the choices you make
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Max Joseph, 40; Richard T. Jones, 50; Debbie Allen, 72; John Carpenter, 74. Happy Birthday: Evaluate your life and what you aspire to accomplish, and implement the changes that will encourage you to tweak or remove whatever is standing between you and the happiness you deserve. Embrace what is available […]
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Wife receives no support in dealing with mother-in-law
DEAR ABBY: I need some advice regarding my mother-in-law. She has hated me since the first time she met me because I’m not from the country but from “the city.” I have given her gifts for birthdays and holidays and invited her on day trips with us, but she always refuses. She also makes up […]
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Cancer: discuss your plans with someone you think might be interested in partnering with you or even just tagging along for moral support
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dove Cameron, 26; Regina King, 51; Chad Lowe, 54; Mario Van Peebles, 65. Happy Birthday: Take better care of yourself. Implement a routine that improves efficiency. A healthy attitude will attract positive people and lead to wise decisions. Stop worrying about what others do, and focus on what you can […]
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Other woman rebuilds her life after affair fizzles
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 38-year-old woman who used to be nice. Then I had a three-year affair. Knowing I’m one of America’s bigger fools — and for such a long time — is infuriating, but I finally saw the light. The only person I think is a bigger fool than me is his wife. Some […]
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Some medicines can make blood sugar control harder
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been prediabetic for around 13 years and had been able to keep it that way though diet and exercise — no medications for it. But the real issue now is that I have developed congestive heart failure, which probably sounds worse than it really is. However, the medications I have […]
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Gemini: regardless of what others do or say. Stick to what you know, and don’t deviate from your plans because someone does
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dave Grohl, 53; Jason Bateman, 53; LL Cool J, 54; Holland Taylor, 79. Happy Birthday: Pour your heart and soul into whatever you do this year. Your drive and determination will lead to positive change. Keep up with what’s trending. Draw on your skills, and concentrate on making adjustments that […]
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Partner cast aside amid man’s personal struggles
DEAR ABBY: For the past three years I’ve been with a man I believe is the love of my life. Early on, he admitted to a porn addiction that has plagued him his entire life and sabotaged past relationships. With my support, he began his first real attempt at recovery, which included a team of […]
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Compression stockings to the rescue
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 86-year-old mother has swollen ankles. Usually, her ankles will swell only in the summertime, but this year they have not deflated. A blood test this year indicated that she had low sodium, so her cardiologist told her to reduce her water/fluid intake and increase her salt intake (by drinking V-8 juice). […]