DEAR ABBY: In 2004, my husband and I were contacted by a friend who had gotten into an abusive relationship and lost custody of her daughter. She asked us to go through social services and adopt her little girl, so at least she would know her baby was loved and well taken care of. Long […]
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Sagittarius: Rely on your initiative to get ideas going
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sloane Stephens, 23; Holly Hunter, 58; Spike Lee, 59; William Hurt, 66. Happy Birthday: Balance, integrity and the ability to see both sides of any situation you face will be essential. Your focus should be on getting along and working with those who are trying to bring about the same […]
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Old friend’s new schedule leaves no time to catch up
DEAR ABBY: One of my close friends may be “ghosting” me. “Sarah” and I have known each other since middle school. We went to high school together and roomed together during our freshman year of college. We both transferred to different schools after that freshman year, but we made it a point to keep in […]
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Virgo: New interests and new friends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jake Weber, 52; Bruce Willis, 61; Glenn Close, 69; Ursula Andress, 80. Happy Birthday: Be open to change and you will move forward swiftly. Your ability to recognize new trends and incorporate them in your life will put you in the forefront of any competition you come up against. Contracts, […]
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Dad is disturbed by his ex’s revolving door relationships
DEAR ABBY: I was in a six-year relationship with a woman. We shared a home and have a child together, whom I support. She has primary custody, and I provide financial support and exercise my visitations regularly. We broke up six months ago and she immediately moved a man into the house. Since they split […]
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MSG and lab rats and obesity, oh my
DEAR DR. ROACH: I discovered that when researchers set out to induce insulin resistance and obesity in lab mice, they use monosodium glutamate (MSG)! Then, reading labels in the grocery store, I found that MSG is in just about everything, from cereal to sausage patties! So, if MSG causes obesity and insulin resistance in mice, […]
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Leo: Stick to what you know
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 27; Adam Levine, 37; Queen Latifah, 46; Vanessa Williams, 53. Happy Birthday: Progressive thinking will keep you in the game and on the road to victory. Don’t let the little things bog you down. Look at the big picture and strive to reach your goals. Good fortune is […]
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Wife has doubts about man donating sperm to his brother
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a 19-month-old son and plan on trying for another baby soon. My husband’s brother, who is sterile, called and asked my husband to donate sperm to him. I am very upset because my husband refuses to ask his brother to make any kind of compromises to protect our […]
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Is mistreatment elder abuse?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like your advice concerning my 75-year-old boyfriend, whom I have known for eight years. He had what I suppose would be called a nervous breakdown two years ago. He was admitted to a mental hospital for seven days. He came out on olanzapine, lorazepam and Wellbutrin, and now has been […]
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Cancer: Keep an open mind
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 44; Rob Lowe, 52; Gary Sinise, 61; Kurt Russell, 65. Happy Birthday: Thank matter through thoroughly. Time is on your side, so don’t let anyone push you into something you aren’t ready to explore. Rely on your skills and talents to help you reach your goal. This is […]