DEAR ABBY: I’m 32 and have been dating my boyfriend, “Jerome,” for five years. We both have successful careers and lives of our own. However, when we visit his family who live in the area, I’m subjected to “baby talk” from his mother. She’s a wonderful woman who loves her family dearly, but she can’t […]
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Family disagrees about table manners
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a disagreement about when a person should be allowed to get up from the table. We have an 8-month-old son whom we both want to grow up to have good manners. We know he’ll soon be out of his high chair and become squirmy and not want to […]
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Cancer: Discuss emotional matters with someone
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keke Palmer, 25; Macaulay Culkin, 38; Chris Pine, 38; Melissa McCarthy, 48. Happy Birthday: An attitude adjustment that leans toward positive and progressive thinking will change the way others respond to you this year. A powerful message and set plans will help you raise awareness regarding your concerns. Network, organize, […]
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Shirts become focus of fight
DEAR ABBY: I am 17 and my sister, “Cheryl,” is 16. She likes wearing flannel shirts, black leggings or jeans everywhere, especially to school, because they are comfortable. Sometimes she even wears sweatpants and a T-shirt. Our stepmom tells her she looks like a lesbian and that she gets one day out of the school […]
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Virgo: Expand your plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Lively, 31; Tim Burton, 60; Elvis Costello, 64; Sean Connery, 88. Happy Birthday: Change is heading your way. Don’t be reluctant to see what’s new, and make adjustments that will keep you caught up with the latest trends. You will gain ground if you are calculating and detailed regarding […]
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Couple clashes over privacy
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 25 years. I was 19 and he was 28. Among a number of things we disagree about, there’s the notion that he feels I should have zero privacy. If he finds out I locked the bathroom door or the bedroom door for five minutes to get […]
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Leo: Think before you speak
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rupert Grint, 30; John Green, 41; Dave Chappelle, 45; Cal Ripken Jr., 58. Happy Birthday: Turn this into your best year ever. Stand tall and do whatever it takes to clear the way for success. Your drive and stamina will help you bring about change that will improve your standard […]
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The art of Viagra
DEAR DR. ROACH: If I take Viagra on an empty stomach, eat dinner one hour later, then have sex 45 minutes after that, will Viagra work very effectively in this situation? — Anon. ANSWER: Although the manufacturer says you can take sildenafil (Viagra) with or without food 30 minutes to four hours before sexual activity, […]
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Guests come up short
DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I bought a beautiful little cottage in the North Carolina mountains as a second home. I feel very lucky to be able to afford such a luxury and have always been generous, sharing it with family and friends. However, it has reached the point where people constantly ask to use it. […]
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Cancer: Ease your stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Lin, 30; Kobe Bryant, 40; Scott Caan, 42; Shelley Long, 69. Happy Birthday: Embrace change and make it work for you. Pour your heart into getting ahead professionally, financially or personally. Building new skills and gaining experience will give you a better chance to show off what you have […]