DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 12 years. I have a daughter from a previous relationship who is now 16. They have had their ups and downs. What irritates me to no end is, my husband tattles on my daughter. Today she wanted to come home from school because she felt […]
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Eugenia Last, Virgo: Take a break from situations that frustrate you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 46; Polly Walker, 53; Grace Jones, 71; Pete Townshend, 74. Happy Birthday: You’ll make the most progress if you keep the peace and go about your business. It’s what you accomplish that will matter in the end. Talk is cheap if you don’t follow through. Channel your energy […]
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Virgo: Valuable information could bring lifestyle changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tina Fey, 49; George Strait, 67; Reggie Jackson, 73; Robert Morse, 88. Happy Birthday: Make things happen. Don’t sit back and think about what you want to achieve; get the ball rolling. Personal and professional partnerships will play roles in the way you move forward. Stick to the people who […]
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Serious girlfriend is surprised to learn man is still married
DEAR ABBY: I am currently dating someone, and although it hasn’t been that long, so far everything has been great. We each have two children from previous relationships. We have discussed the topic of marriage, having a child of our own and have even considered adoption. One day he told me he wanted to tell […]
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Constant UTIs are affecting antibiotic effectiveness
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a paraplegic due to a spinal cord injury back in 1979. I battle one UTI after another, and I am becoming immune to most antibiotics. Why the constant infections? My urologist just ordered a CT scan but seems uninterested in me as a patient. I am sick of being sick. […]
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Leo: Focus on personal gains and fitness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 31; Derek Hough, 34; Trent Reznor, 54; Bob Saget, 63. Happy Birthday: Take a serious look at the past, and rethink what you want to accomplish this year. Personal improvement should be your plan with the intent to do whatever it takes to reach your ultimate goal. Count […]
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Guests glued to cellphones can wear out their welcome
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a nice home in the desert Southwest with an in-ground pool and guesthouse. Our friends and relatives from back east have an open invitation to visit whenever they please. We enjoyed these visits until recently. The problem is their ever-present compulsion to be connected to an electronic […]
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All roles in a medical setting contribute to patient care
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read in a magazine that it would be better to contact a registered nurse over a physician assistant for medical questions. I was surprised. Just what is the hierarchy below a doctor? How about a nurse practitioner? — P.H. ANSWER: I don’t look at doctors, nurses and physician assistants as […]
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Cancer: Look inward to make positive personal changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Fox, 33; Tori Spelling, 46; Janet Jackson, 53; Pierce Brosnan, 66. Happy Birthday: Strive for perfection. Put your reputation and status on the line, and show everyone what you are capable of doing. You will reach your goal if you are diligent about the way you go about doing […]
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Man’s gender transition jolts couples’ longtime friendship
DEAR ABBY: My longtime friend of 30 years, “Charlotte,” lives across the country. I have just learned that her husband, “Harold,” is transgender and is now transitioning to become “Helen.” When they come, they always stay with us for several days because they can’t afford a hotel. My husband is now very uncomfortable with them […]