DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating for nearly two years. He would literally do anything for me. He’s incredibly affectionate and supportive, and a lot of women would love to have someone like him. My problem is we see the world through completely different eyes. I’m an artist. I want to go […]
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Aries: Make changes that bring peace of mind
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 27; Rufus Wainwright, 46; David Spade, 55; Willem Dafoe, 64. Happy Birthday: Communication is your vehicle to success. Establish what you want to accomplish, and persuade others to get on board. The people you encounter throughout your journey will motivate you to become the best version of who […]
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Physicians can prescribe PPI use longer than 14 days
DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the story with Prilosec? Doctors routinely tell people with GERD or acid stomach to take this forever. Yet it clearly describes only a 14-day treatment on the box. A physician assistant told me that because of a rare infrequent condition some users have that the manufacturer is legally bound to post […]
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Dear Abby: Boyfriend should consider her feelings
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for a while. He is the kindest, most considerate and thoughtful man I’ve ever dated. We do not officially live together but spend the majority of the week together, mostly at his house. He has three very large dogs we share the responsibility of caring for. […]
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Eugenia Last, Gemini: Make adjustments that add to your comfort
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 30; Justin Bartha, 41; Josh Hartnett, 41; Jon Lovitz, 62. Happy Birthday: Preparation and planning will be essential this year. No matter what you take on, if you stick to your budget and take care of details personally, progress will be made. A change may not be wanted, […]
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6-year-old already is dreading first grade. What’s going on?
Q: My 6-year-old will be entering first grade this year. She had a good first year of kindergarten in a classroom run by an experienced, loving, organized teacher who made the best of kindergarten having to be all day and overly academic. My daughter struggled with anxiety about new routines; she was worried about knowing […]
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Man becomes more distant after moving in with girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: After being together for a year, my boyfriend and I recently moved in together. Since then he hasn’t been home much. We don’t spend time together the way we used to when we first started dating. He has changed a lot. I have kids from a previous relationship. My boyfriend recently told me […]
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Pisces: Positive life changes are coming your way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 31; Judy Greer, 44; Josh Holloway, 50; Carlos Santana, 72. Happy Birthday: Just do it. Procrastination will waste valuable time that should be spent making positive changes this year. Look back at the past, and rid yourself of what has dragged you down and held you back. A […]
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Sisters planning Europe trip plot to leave husband behind
DEAR ABBY: My son just got a job in Europe and has invited me to visit when he and his family are settled. I have never traveled out of the country, and I’m excited to go. I suggested staying at least a month, and he and his wife agreed. When I told my sister, she […]
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Reader is sweating over her lack of perspiration
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an elderly woman who has never perspired and would like to know why. Heat makes me very sick. I love the outdoors, but can be out only a short while in the warmer weather. No one seems to have an answer for me. — P.M. ANSWER: The name for the […]