DEAR ABBY: I have recently started disclosing to close friends and family that I am asexual (someone who experiences no sexual attraction to any person). For the most part they have been supportive, but my mother and one of my friends are having trouble accepting it. I have told them I do not want children […]
Advice
Sagittarius: Don't let someone from your past disrupt your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Barrymore, 42; Thomas Jane, 48; Jeri Ryan, 49; Kyle MacLachlan, 58. Happy Birthday: Volunteer or take a stance and do something that will make a difference in your community or the way you choose to live life. Embrace challenges, but don’t set unreasonable goals. Consider the possibilities and how […]
Scorpio: Do what works best for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ellen Page, 30; Jennifer Love Hewitt, 38; William Baldwin, 54; Kelsey Grammer, 62. Happy Birthday: Look for the good in everything that unfolds this year. Use charm and thoughtfulness to raise awareness about the matters that concern you the most. Participate in events that will give you a platform to […]
There are treatment options for adults diagnosed with ADHD
DEAR DR. ROACH: There is an extensive history of ADHD in my family. My son, who was formally diagnosed at 8 and is now 14, has just started taking meds. His transition to high school was difficult to manage. In looking at my own history, I can see the same patterns in my behavior (poor […]
Wife whose husband fights dirty may need a clean break
DEAR ABBY: Because I had a promiscuous past prior to getting married, it was understandable that my husband and I have gone through some rough patches. It’s been three years since our wedding, and he still can’t let it go sometimes. A recent argument just escalated into his calling me a whore and stupid. We […]
In thyroiditis, should treatment go beyond hormone levels?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, age 67, has been under treatment for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis for 18 years now. The diagnosis was confirmed by antibody tests, and she has been taking some form of thyroid medication ever since. She has been treated by four different doctors, including two endocrinologists. She has tried both synthetic and natural […]
Libra: Use your finesse, intelligence and ability to see both sides of any issue
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rihanna, 29; Brian Littrell, 42; Willie Garson, 53; Sidney Poitier, 90. Happy Birthday: Work toward a goal that doesn’t entail relying on other people. You can get ahead if you are diligent when it comes to detail. Assess what’s important to you and make that your priority this year. Impulsive […]
Angry daughter-in-law may want more free baby sitting
DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law is extremely jealous of the close relationship I have with my daughter. If I spend time with my daughter and grandson, she gets mad at me and keeps my grandchildren from me. I need advice on how to handle her. I get her children almost every weekend. I work a full-time […]
Mom must be open to making changes
DEAR ABBY: I will be spending a couple of months visiting my daughter, who is a single mom. She has asked me to help her wake her 8- and 11-year-old kids in the morning and have them ready for school. Unfortunately, she works some distance away from her home. The kids attend private school and […]
Sagittarius: Your way of life will attract someone
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Benicio Del Toro, 50; Seal, 54; Jeff Daniels, 62; Smokey Robinson, 77. Happy Birthday: Think twice before you react. There will be a fine line between truth and deception. Listen, observe and have the patience to wait for all the facts to come in before you make a decision that […]