DEAR ABBY: I got a stepdad when I was a young teen. He never tried to replace my dad, and was very respectful of that relationship. I didn’t regard him as a father figure, but more as a relative, friend and a good man who has done a lot of good for my family. I’m […]
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Virgo: Take a day trip
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 31; Eddie Cibrian, 45; Phil Mickelson, 48; Laurie Metcalf, 63. Happy Birthday: Heading in a new direction will be exciting but not for the faint of heart. Tiptoe into situations that are explosive or adventuresome. If you bite off more than you can chew, you will have setbacks. […]
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Secret history of molestation
DEAR ABBY: My very best friend growing up was repeatedly raped by her father from around age 13. She told me when we were 17. I reported it to a policeman, but back then, they couldn’t do anything unless she reported it. She refused in order to protect her mother. Her mom is gone now, […]
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Leo: Protect what you have
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 45; Ice Cube, 49; Courteney Cox, 54; Helen Hunt, 55. Happy Birthday: Aim to stabilize your finances this year. The closer you are to being debt-free, the easier it will be to bring about the changes you want to make. Choose to be energetic, not impulsive. Certainty […]
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More to a diet than meals
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I never eat breakfast. Most times I eat just once a day, at dinnertime — and no, I don’t pig out then, either. I have boneless, skinless chicken breast or pork chops baked or on the grill, with […]
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Unhappy mom's welfare
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law constantly talks to my husband about committing suicide because she’s not happy with her life or her husband. My husband worries all the time and has offered to let her come stay with us for a while. To me, this would be a nightmare. I can’t be around her more than […]
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Cancer: Observe what others do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lucy Hale, 29; Kevin McHale, 30; Diablo Cody, 40; Boy George, 57. Happy Birthday: Make this a year of positive change. Engage in activities that are conducive to getting into the best shape possible. A healthy lifestyle will promote a positive attitude that will encourage you to make better choices. […]
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Don't mix wine and sleep aids
DEAR DR. ROACH: I write to you to try to understand the effects of commingling large amounts of wine — normally a bottle or more — then taking a capful of over-the-counter sleep medicine. He is 78 years old, in EXCELLENT health. The wine revs up his mind, so he takes the sleep aid. It […]
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Retired man's silent treatment
DEAR ABBY: My husband, who is retired, now prefers to talk exclusively to people under 21. He says he is “mentoring” them, though I haven’t seen any indication of this. He says he has no interest in talking to people our age, so when we get together with our friends, who are mostly our age, […]
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Gemini: Consider your options
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 32; Chris Evans, 37; Tim Allen, 65; Stellan Skarsgard, 67. Happy Birthday: A conscientious approach to whatever you do will help you avoid being put in a position that is precarious or emotionally draining. Honesty and integrity will be the keys to avoiding such situations and people who […]