DEAR ABBY: I have been married 14 years and have two children. The first three years of marriage were great. We both cared for and respected each other. As our children grew older and our jobs have become more demanding, my husband has changed about how he views our sex life. After our third year […]
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Endocrinologist must handle insulin pump
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is a Type 1 diabetic. She uses an insulin pump to control her sugar. She needs to have a PET scan. The prep for this test is fasting for six hours prior, along with no insulin for six hours. She was told to turn off her pump. Her blood glucose […]
Taurus: Share your findings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ruby Rose, 32; Holly Hunter, 60; Spike Lee, 61; William Hurt, 68. Happy Birthday: Tune in to what’s going on around you. There is money to be made and changes you can be a part of if you are observant and responsive to what you see and hear. Head in […]
Adult whooping cough can drag on
DEAR DR. ROACH: Thirty years ago, when I was in my 40s, I was diagnosed with bronchiolitis, which was considered a disease of young children. When lying down in bed at night, I coughed to clear my rattly chest and suddenly could not breathe at all. It was terrifying, and just before passing out, my […]
Longtime addiction remains a secret
DEAR ABBY: I am a 53-year-old woman who has finally met a kind, decent man after many abusive relationships. I honor our bond and have been open about my past, which has been colorful, to say the least. I was an addict. It was a long addiction that left me homeless and almost killed me […]
Aries: Work with, not against
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: AJ Lee, 31; Bruce Willis, 63; Glenn Close, 71; Ursula Andress, 82. Happy Birthday: Look for an opening. If you continue to bang on doors that are closed, it will be difficult to let go of the past. Look for something positive and you’ll find a way to put your […]
Husband's messy habits overwhelming
DEAR ABBY: I’m a disabled middle-aged woman, married for 15 years. From the beginning, there was never much passion between my husband and me, but we’re friends. I’m now becoming less able to go out and do things, and I will eventually be wheelchair-bound. I want to leave him so he can find someone who […]
Leo: Day trips will bring you closer to your goals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 29; Adam Levine, 39; Queen Latifah, 48; Vanessa Williams, 55. Happy Birthday: Remain calm no matter how others respond. Your ability to keep the peace and make others feel comfortable will encourage popularity and keep you in the loop with regard to new opportunities. Consider the best ways […]
Pisces: Embrace new beginnings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 46; Rob Lowe, 54; Gary Sinise, 63; Kurt Russell, 67. Happy Birthday: Rethink your current situation and how you can make adjustments that will make your life less taxing personally and professionally. Consider the demands that are being put on you and determine how best to delegate some […]
Man uses security cameras to spy on wife
DEAR ABBY: I’m a stay-at-home mom with three children — all in school. We recently had security cameras installed around our house. However, my husband has taken to using them to monitor everything I do throughout the day. He will say things like, “What took so long to go to the dry cleaner?” or, “Why […]