DEAR ABBY: A short time ago, I experienced a terrible loss. I came home from work one evening and found “Martin,” my boyfriend of almost 17 years, dead at the bottom of the stairs. I later found out he had been drinking. I never saw Martin drinking before. He did it very rarely. He didn’t […]
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Gemini: Pick up tips from someone more experienced than you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shaquille O’Neal, 48; Connie Britton, 53; D.L. Hughley, 57; Rob Reiner, 73. Happy Birthday: An open mind will be privy to information that sets the foundation for what’s to come. Your keen intuition and your desire to be successful will be the driving forces behind your accomplishments. Change is available, […]
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Aunt determined to keep girl safe from abusive relatives
DEAR ABBY: One of my husband’s sisters has eight kids, ranging from 15 months to 20 years old. She hasn’t taken care of any of them for more than three years. They never saw a doctor, they didn’t have food in the house, and she was abusive. When she lost custody, the ones without dads […]
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Lower-leg clot causes feeling of heaviness when walking
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 62-year-old female. In January 2018 I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. I received a stem cell transplant in May of that year and am in remission. Everything was progressing fairly normally until six months post-transplant, when I suddenly developed a blood clot in my right leg. Now I […]
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Taurus: Position yourself for advancement by thinking big
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Connolly, 46; Matt Lucas, 46; Eva Mendes, 46; Dean Stockwell, 84. Happy Birthday: Creativity mixed with discipline, desire and determination will lead to a journey you won’t want to miss this year. You will attract followers and people who want to collaborate with you. Being open to what others […]
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Best friend can’t suppress his crush on gay woman
DEAR ABBY: I am a gay woman. My male best friend has had a crush on me for more than a year. It is so intense that he is almost delusional. We have talked extensively about it. He knows where I stand and that it will never happen, and he says he accepts that. But […]
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Yes, get the second shot for hepatitis A protection
DEAR DR. ROACH: Last July, I ate at a beach restaurant in Florida and shortly afterward was advised to get a hepatitis A shot, which I did. They also said to get the second shot in January 2020. Now I’m hearing that there may be complications with the second shot causing health problems and also […]
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Aries: Think before speaking and avoid disputes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chaz Bono, 51; Patricia Heaton, 62; Mykelti Williamson, 63; Catherine O’Hara, 66. Happy Birthday: Make amends, improve your surroundings and pay attention to the ones you love. Channel your energy into revitalization, and put together a to-do list that will encourage a better life. Make physical, financial and emotional health […]
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Couple’s trust issues multiply when old girlfriend reappears
DEAR ABBY: I dated a guy for 10 months. We constantly fought because of his lack of trust. He had been burned in previous relationships. He said, “Trust is earned, not given,” which isn’t my philosophy. After a recent argument (about lack of trust), I told him this attitude is a deal-breaker, and he needed […]
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Is nuclear stress test unnecessary follow-up if symptom-free?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old male who underwent bypass graft surgery in late 2014. I have been free of symptoms since. I exercise daily by walking and/or cycling, maintain a healthy diet and have never smoked. I’m 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weigh 152 pounds. I’ve been on once-daily statin and metoprolol […]