DEAR ABBY: I met a man online I thought was wonderful. OK, I’ll be honest. I wanted a quick roll in the hay — nothing serious. The guy turned out to be a college dropout, deeply spiritual and a great conversationalist, and we quickly started dating. Fast-forward six months. I feel trapped in a loveless […]
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Pisces: Put yourself first and consider options before making decisions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth Green, 46; Mary Steenburgen, 67; Robert Klein, 78; Nick Nolte, 79. Happy Birthday: Source out exactly what you need to know and do before you take on something that can eat up valuable time. Plans should be put in place to ensure that what you accomplish this year is […]
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Boyfriend’s prison record opens him up to judgment
DEAR ABBY: I have never been in love before, and I have just learned the man I’m seeing is a former felon. It was nothing having to do with sexual violence or killing anyone. I’m afraid if my family finds out, they will judge him. He works seven days a week and lives in a […]
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Aquarius: Focus on your emotional, mental, and physical well-being
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 42; Chris Rock, 55; Garth Brooks, 58; James Spader, 60. Happy Birthday: Change may not be your first choice, but it will be necessary. Adapt, and you will come out on top. Relax, observe and follow the path of least resistance. It’s a time of self-discovery, realization and […]
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Teen in sketchy situation resists efforts to help her
DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old granddaughter has lived for the past several years in an environment with adults who have done drugs, can’t or won’t keep a job and are in and out of jail. I want her to have a better life, and I try to explain what a responsible adult life looks like. But […]
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Lengthy battle with cellulitis deserves another look
DEAR DR ROACH: I am having a serious, lengthy battle with cellulitis on my lower leg. For nearly three months, nothing any doctor has recommended or prescribed has worked. The inflammation and skin discoloration have not abated even with three days of intravenous injections of antibiotics and three courses of antibiotic pills. I have soaked […]
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Capricorn: Confront loved ones going back on their promises
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 54; Axl Rose, 58; Kathy Najimy, 63; Tom Brokaw, 80. Happy Birthday: The decisions you face this year will change your relationship with others as well as the path you take. Reserving your energy for what’s most important will ensure that you are successful in your pursuits. The […]
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Shower guest questions need for giving bride a second gift
DEAR ABBY: My niece on my husband’s side was engaged to be married two years ago. There was a bridal shower, and everyone gave gifts or gift cards. Two weeks after the shower, the wedding was canceled because of the groom-to-be’s infidelities. The shower gifts and gift cards were never returned nor was anyone reimbursed. […]
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Spinal cord stimulator may be option for severe back pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old African American female who is contemplating having a neurostimulator implanted in my back. I am a noninsulin diabetic, and my last A1C was 6.7. I had a laminectomy with fusion 15 years ago. I have researched the procedure and found many cons as opposed to pros. What are […]
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Sagittarius: Working with others on projects will lead to disappointment
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 33; Michael Sheen, 51; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 58; Barbara Hershey, 72. Happy Birthday: Take the path that leads to greater creativity, and you will embrace personal growth. Rid yourself of guilt and other complexities you face due to past occurrences, and learn from experience. Consider what you want […]