Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question In a heterosexual marriage, there is a “husband” and a “wife.” Do married (or similarly committed) homosexual partners think of themselves this way? If so, how do they decide who’s who? Bill, 48, straight, Jacksonville Replies It has been my experience in meeting gay couples that one may feel more interest in “womanly” things such as …
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DARE TO ASK: He’s white, she’s black: A problem?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I’ve noted curious reactions to white male/black female relationships. What are opinions about this? K.N., 26, black female, Washington Replies My husband-to-be is white. In public we get looks of surprise or dismay from white women or black men. Yet it’s fine for a black man to date a white woman. Mind-boggling. DeeDee, black, Louisville, Ky. …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Underwear, or lack of, is the issue
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I have “gone commando” (no underwear) for a few years. When I suggest it to other women to prevent yeast infections and for comfort, they think it is slutty or that I must be “secretly kinky.” Has anyone else run into this stupidity? Rina, 22, Royal Palm Beach Replies I haven’t worn underwear in about two …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Passing out from grief at funeral?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question What is the origin and significance in Hispanic culture of grieving (weeping) until one passes out after the death of a loved one? This was widespread after the death of a popular local girl. J. Cook, 43, white, Fillmore, Calif. Replies Wow! Passing out. This girl must have been truly loved and the people around her …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Overweight? It can make you invisible
By PHILLIP MILANO Question: My weight has yo-yo’d most of my life. When I’m heavier, men seem to have more of a negative reaction. Is this because of the media presentation of what the ideal woman should look like? Susan, 45, Flint, Mich. Replies The response I get from people has much more to do with my feelings about myself …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Cover story: Men wear makeup
By PHILLIP MILANO Question What do people think of men who wear makeup? J., male, Clay County Replies I once dated a man who wore makeup to cover blemishes and accentuate features. I didn’t think he was less masculine or homosexual or anything. Nan, 25, Albuquerque, N.M. Men who regularly wear makeup should see a psychiatrist. Perhaps certain men can …
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