DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman with lichen planopilaris. While I know that this is rare and not life-threatening, it is nonetheless extremely upsetting to me. Are there any promising treatments, and what side effects do they have? I was told that with one drug you must have your eyes checked regularly, and […]
Advice
Readers share views on telling friends
DEAR ABBY: On July 13, you responded to someone asking whether friends should tell friends anonymously that their spouse is cheating. You advised that if someone is not willing to include their name, they should mind their own business. One of my dear friends from church didn’t get a letter or a phone call during […]
Libra: Offer suggestions, physical help at gathering
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 30; Michael Sheen, 48; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 55; Barbara Hershey, 69. Happy Birthday: Take a look around you and you’ll find a way to take advantage of opportunities that others won’t notice. Use your insight and ability to adapt quickly, and try to utilize people and experiences from […]
Libra: Offer suggestions, physical help at gathering
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 30; Michael Sheen, 48; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 55; Barbara Hershey, 69. Happy Birthday: Take a look around you and you’ll find a way to take advantage of opportunities that others won’t notice. Use your insight and ability to adapt quickly, and try to utilize people and experiences from […]
Readers share views on telling friends
DEAR ABBY: On July 13, you responded to someone asking whether friends should tell friends anonymously that their spouse is cheating. You advised that if someone is not willing to include their name, they should mind their own business. One of my dear friends from church didn’t get a letter or a phone call during […]
Husband’s willingness to help ex-wife earns rebuke at home
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 18 years. This is the second marriage for both of us. His ex-wife has asked him to fill in as caretaker for her father while she goes to an appointment. He sees nothing wrong with this, but it makes me very uncomfortable. I don’t think this […]
Virgo: Travel will be inspiring and make you realize how many options you have
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 44; Gabrielle Anwar, 47; Clint Black, 55; Alice Cooper, 69. Happy Birthday: Don’t feel like you have to share personal information with others. Try to work diligently until you have everything in order. Until then, don’t let anyone take a peek at what you’ve been up […]
Husband's willingness to help ex-wife earns rebuke at home
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 18 years. This is the second marriage for both of us. His ex-wife has asked him to fill in as caretaker for her father while she goes to an appointment. He sees nothing wrong with this, but it makes me very uncomfortable. I don’t think this […]
Husband's willingness to help ex-wife earns rebuke at home
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 18 years. This is the second marriage for both of us. His ex-wife has asked him to fill in as caretaker for her father while she goes to an appointment. He sees nothing wrong with this, but it makes me very uncomfortable. I don’t think this […]
Virgo: Travel will be inspiring and make you realize how many options you have
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 44; Gabrielle Anwar, 47; Clint Black, 55; Alice Cooper, 69. Happy Birthday: Don’t feel like you have to share personal information with others. Try to work diligently until you have everything in order. Until then, don’t let anyone take a peek at what you’ve been up […]