CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Fassbender, 42; Christopher Meloni, 58; Emmylou Harris, 72; Linda Hunt, 74. Happy Birthday: Be secretive this year. The less others know about your plans, the better it will be for you. Keep your financial assets, personal information and passwords hidden to avoid theft or someone meddling in your affairs. […]
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Time takes toll on wife’s figure, husband’s interest
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for 20 years. I’m 43, and he’s 63. Our sex life has died. He is no longer attracted to me, and he has let me know it. His love is physical, not emotional. I am not the size 4 I was when he met me. As long […]
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Rare disease causes difficult-to-diagnose rash
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter was diagnosed with lymphomatoid papulosis. It’s not a bad case, but it’s enough to make me worry. I know it’s rare for this to turn into cancer, but there is always a chance. Doctors often misdiagnose it, but thankfully I have the best pathologist in the world. My daughter is […]
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Aries: Consider options on moving forward
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 22; Hillary Scott, 33; Taran Killam, 37; Susan Boyle, 58. Happy Birthday: You’ll be faced with decisions that can affect how and where you live. Precision, detail and soul-searching will be required if you want to avoid making a mistake. Take your time and do things right the […]
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Dear Abby: She dreads the couples’ social time
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Gabriel,” has a large network of friends who have known each other for a long time. We get together as a group a couple of times a month for birthdays, sports events, etc. Whenever we do, the men veer away into their own world of conversation, while we women are left […]
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Aquarius: Don’t dwell on things you cannot change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 34; Ewan McGregor, 48; Christopher Walken, 76; Shirley Jones, 85. Happy Birthday: Don’t share too much. Be a good listener and confidant. What you gain by being astute will help you make personal decisions that will change your life. This is a year of brute force and intentional […]
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Travel navigator Christopher Elliott: Here’s what happens when your aircraft is grounded
Christopher Elliott The Washington Post To hear travelers like Dani Robin talk about it, the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to ground the Boeing 737 Max last week caused a minimum of disruptions to air travel. She never had to worry about her passenger rights because Southwest Airlines solved her problem almost before she knew it […]
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Baggage check Andrea Bonior: My husband does a horrible job handling our toddler’s questions
Andrea Bonior Special to The Washington Post Q: My husband has little patience for our toddler’s questions. Typical toddler stuff, lots of “whys,” and questions without answers. I know they can get annoying after a while —I spend even more time with our son than he does — but I also think it is good […]
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Family dog gets more attention than man in loveless marriage
DEAR ABBY: This isn’t a dog question but a romance one. I think my wife would rather I sleep on the dog bed and the dog sleep with her. Every morning she quietly slides out of bed to pet the dog instead of rolling over and connecting with me. At night they go to bed […]
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Pisces: Make decisions based on facts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katy Mixon, 38; Celine Dion, 51; Eric Clapton, 74; Warren Beatty, 82. Happy Birthday: Source out information before you make a change. It’s important to know what you are up against before you begin something new. Preparation and organization will ensure that you aren’t caught in a stalemate due to […]