DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for five years. I have sole custody of our 6-year-old son, “Charlie.” My ex lives five hours away with his current wife and her four children. He makes time to see our son only a few times a year. Anytime he drives down to see Charlie, […]
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Pisces: Protect yourself from negative influences
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jussie Smollett, 36; Prince William, 37; Brandon Flowers, 38; Chris Pratt, 40. Happy Birthday: Your insight will be uncanny, and your ability to get things done second to none, but if you let others meddle in your affairs or bring you down, you’ll end up letting negativity stop you from […]
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Waiter’s effort at small talk explodes into savage tirade
DEAR ABBY: Last week I was out with my family of 13 for dinner. My sister-in-law was sitting relaxed in her chair, stretching her back and extending her stomach. The waiter came over and, trying to make small talk, asked her, “What’s the occasion? Are you pregnant?” My sister-in-law isn’t pregnant, but her posture may […]
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The problem with playing pharmacist
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Doctors tried an electrical cardioversion, but it came back after a few days. She is taking metoprolol and Eliquis. We have read about the supplements red clover, turmeric, omega-3 and hawthorn. Should she discontinue the pharmaceuticals and take supplements instead? — J.C. ANSWER: Please […]
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Aquarius: Start with yourself to make positive changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jussie Smollett, 36; Prince William, 37; Brandon Flowers, 38; Chris Pratt, 40. Happy Birthday: Your insight will be uncanny, and your ability to get things done second to none, but if you let others meddle in your affairs or bring you down, you’ll end up letting negativity stop you from […]
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Daughter plays second fiddle to brother with grandchild
DEAR ABBY: My mother has always had a horrible habit of making plans and canceling at the last minute. When I make plans with her, she invariably cancels the day of. Lately she has started making me feel guilty for not coming around more. I lost my license two years ago, so I can’t drive, […]
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Consistent control is the benchmark for BP drugs
DEAR DR. ROACH: Short of sounding like a conspiracy theorist, why hasn’t the Food and Drug Administration approved sildenafil in a set dosage for blood pressure medication? I saw a decrease from 150/90 to 115/70 in a reading about an hour after taking a 20-mg tablet. That’s a far superior result compared with the medications […]
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Capricorn: Don’t let the unexpected interrupt your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alisan Porter, 38; Nicole Kidman, 52; John Goodman, 67; Lionel Richie, 70. Happy Birthday: Learn from experience when dealing with affairs of the heart or matters of friendship or sibling rivalry. Your memory will serve you well if someone tries to take advantage of you. A positive attitude coupled with […]
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Mom of four leaves longtime boyfriend to date a teenager
DEAR ABBY: I’m the mom of a 31-year-old daughter who recently broke up with her longtime boyfriend so she can be with a 17-year-old kid. I probably wouldn’t be upset if she didn’t have sons who are 15, 14, 12 and a daughter, 10, who considered the man she broke up with their dad. Her […]
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Bacteria are to blame for stinky shoes and feet
DEAR DR. ROACH: My nephew has foot odor. Even after showering, his feet have a bad odor. His shoes smell bad and have to be replaced often. What is the remedy for this problem? — B.C. ANSWER: Foot odor is caused mostly by bacteria living on your feet. Bacteria thrive in warm and moist environments, […]