CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 33; Dave Haywood, 36; Edie Falco, 55; Huey Lewis, 68. Happy Birthday: Keep your emotions in check this year when dealing with personal or professional partnerships. You’ll need a clear head to sort out your differences with someone who has as strong a personality as you. An open […]
Advice
Late bloomer worried
DEAR ABBY: I have never been married. I’ve been perceived as a “playboy” for many years now. I don’t mean to be, but when I sense the potential for a passionate romantic encounter with flowers, candy, champagne, pot (and an occasional Quaalude), the urge takes over. I was never considered “hot” until I turned 50 […]
Sagittarius: Don't buy love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melanie Fiona, 35; Becki Newton, 40; Geraldo Rivera, 75; Neil Simon, 91. Happy Birthday: Don’t lose sight of your goals. Piling too much on your plate will be what holds you back this year. Stay focused on what’s most important to you, and refuse to let what others do sidetrack […]
Embarrassing fecal incontinence
DEAR DR. ROACH: I hope you can help elderly folks (like myself, age 83) who have a very embarrassing situation wherein their stool seeps out of them. The problem is only noted when I sit down and find that my underwear sticks to me. The problem appears to happen anytime, and sometimes AFTER a bowel […]
Son disapproves of mom's romance
DEAR ABBY: I am a 64-year-old widow who lost my husband 5 1/2 years ago. I became reacquainted with a former classmate at a high school reunion, and we started dating. He makes me laugh, takes me to dinner and movies, and we have a great time together. One night, I let him stay over […]
Long-distance love
DEAR ABBY: I am a retired male. My girlfriend is still working. We have been exclusive for three years. We live 300 miles apart, but see each other every two or three weeks for at least three days and, until now, have had a very good relationship. The problem is, she’s saying she wants to […]
Scorpio: Don't get confused
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Munn, 38; Andrea Barber, 42; Tom Cruise, 56; Montel Williams, 62. Happy Birthday: Look for what motivates and stimulates you to take hold of your life, and strive to develop the groundwork that will bring you closer to your dreams. Opportunity knocks, but unless you are willing to open […]
Phantom itch is a mystery
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two years ago, I spent a month in Havana, Cuba, to study Spanish. We were staying in a good hotel. Without warning, one morning they started the pest control, spraying the rooms with DDT. The substance was confirmed by our group leader. Our clothing and belongings stayed in the rooms, and we […]
Dad's office affair
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 20 years has blindsided me by announcing he’s leaving. Come to find out he’s “in love” with a co-worker and thinks they are soul mates. Our close friends and family know about the affair (and are dismayed), but our teenaged kids don’t. He told them we simply grew apart. His […]
Libra: Bypass negativity
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Margot Robbie, 28; Alex Morgan, 29; Ashley Tisdale, 33; Larry David, 71. Happy Birthday: Trust in what you know, not who you know. This is a year of opportunity, and if you don’t step out of your comfort zone and show off what you have to offer, you’ll have regrets. […]