CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alyson Stoner, 25; Chris Hemsworth, 35; Viola Davis, 53; Hulk Hogan, 65. Happy Birthday: Bypass negativity, indulgent behavior or anything or anyone who may cost you emotionally, mentally or financially this year. Pay close attention to expenditures, and check for bargains before you spend your hard-earned cash. A disciplined and […]
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No invite to friend's wedding
DEAR ABBY: My co-worker and supposed friend asked if she could borrow my wedding dress because she thought it was so beautiful. I was thrilled to lend it to her and paid for the alterations ($200 plus) as her wedding present. I accompanied her to her fittings and helped her plan her wedding for approximately […]
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Reason for gallbladder removal
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband’s doctor is telling him to have his gallbladder removed because sometimes he has pain in his right side. They did all kind of tests, but he has pain when he drives long hours or when he eats salads, not fried or fatty foods. Can you tell me more about the […]
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One-way friendship ends
DEAR ABBY: My “friend” from childhood, “Camille,” has never had my back. I have done the heavy lifting in our friendship our whole lives. While I was on vacation two years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer. I came home immediately and drove to the hospital at 1 a.m. to be by her side. I’ve […]
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Leo: Live within your means
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Angie Harmon, 45; Justin Theroux, 47; Antonio Banderas, 58; Rosanna Arquette, 59. Happy Birthday: Accept the inevitable and set your sights on what’s possible. Know what you are up against. Refuse to let anyone push you into something that could leave you in a vulnerable position. Act on facts. Patience […]
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When to see a dermatologist
DEAR DR. ROACH: I get horrible fever blisters when I go on any tropical vacation and am exposed to lasting sun. These blisters develop on my lower lip. I have tried sunscreen, but nothing has worked. On my most recent trip, the blisters appeared on the final day and took nearly three weeks to heal. […]
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Cancer: Relax and rejuvenate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 28; Anna Kendrick, 33; Gillian Anderson, 50; Hoda Kotb, 54. Happy Birthday: Look at what you can accomplish, not impossible tasks. Don’t waste your time trying to live up to someone else’s demands or lifestyle. Do your own thing and follow the path you find most liberating. By […]
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Mom charges daughter-in-law rent
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law owns the building my husband and I live in. I moved in with him about a year ago, before we were married. Because she owns the building, she doesn’t charge her son rent to live there but asks that he help manage the building, which takes about three hours a month. […]
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Baby in the buff
DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Scarlet” has a precious 18-month-old baby girl I’ll call Sierra. Scarlet, her husband and the baby spend a lot of time at their beach house, where they have several full-time employees, including a nanny, housekeeper, cook and gardener. These employees have been at the house for years and are practically part […]
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Conversion is complicated
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 69 and take medications for blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as plenty of vitamins. I have had many medical conditions (e.g., Meniere’s disease and lower back pain) that eventually were resolved. I’ve been diagnosed with conversion disorder by two doctors whose opinions I respect. Both doctors assured me that […]