DEAR ABBY: I’m a widowed senior who has been dating a very kind man, “Ben,” for three years. He’s retired; I am not. He does things for and with me, and we enjoy traveling together. The problem is, Ben usually starts drinking about 3 p.m. at the neighborhood bar. I’m welcome to join him, but […]
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Scorpio: Discuss your ideas
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wilmer Valderrama, 38; Christian Bale, 44; Phil Collins, 67; Charles S. Dutton, 67. Happy Birthday: Expand your horizons and open your mind to trying new things. Take greater interest in others as well as in your personal affairs. Look for clear-cut ways to get the most for the least. Avoiding […]
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Relative funds niece's insurance, not vacations
DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old niece still lives at home. She works full time and attends college online. She’s a hard worker who doesn’t do drugs or engage in risky behavior. I pay her a bonus for every A she earns, and I also pay for her health insurance. While I gladly pay the college bonuses, […]
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Carefully balance MS and vaccines
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have multiple sclerosis. I have been told NOT to get the shingles vaccine by one doctor, and I have been told TO get the shot by another. I had the shingles twice a long time ago. Does the fact that it is a live culture have an effect on the recommendation? […]
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Does risk of bleeding overtake risk of stroke?
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you said that there is not yet an antidote for the rare case of a serious bleeding episode in people on some new oral anticoagulants, and if an antidote for apixaban (Eliquis) gets approved, it might end up being the safest choice. Has it been approved yet? My […]
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Libra: Rethink your strategy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 43; Heather Graham, 48; Oprah Winfrey, 64; Tom Selleck, 73. Happy Birthday: You can be innovative and creative without going overboard. Curbing habits and budgeting wisely will help you maintain your lifestyle without stress. You’ll have more control over your emotions, but less when it comes to making […]
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Marriage in trouble over husband's lies
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 22 years. We’ve been together for 26. We’ve had our ups and downs, and separated for three months back in 2008, but we went to marriage counseling and got back together. I have recently realized that my husband is an accomplished liar and has been […]
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Sister’s actions should be addressed
DEAR ABBY: My middle-aged younger sister is 12 months into a midlife crisis. She has divorced her husband and abdicated her role as a mother, preferring instead to be a buddy to her teenage sons. She has started sleeping around, smoking pot and drinking — a lot. Needless to say, our family is very concerned. […]
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Capricorn: Know your boundaries and limitations
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 20; Elijah Wood, 37; Sarah McLachlan, 50; Frank Darabont, 59. Happy Birthday: Combine the old with the new. See what fits together best and make a point to nurture the situations and relationships that will help you move forward. Change is good and will help you distinguish between […]
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Virgo: Perfect your craft
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 49; Alan Cumming, 53; Bridget Fonda, 54; Cris Collinsworth, 59. Happy Birthday: Change should begin within. Ask tough questions and achieve peace of mind by doing the right thing. Altering the way you live and confronting unhealthy situations will start a snowball effect that will encourage better days […]