Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By Phillip J. Milano Question Why do women always run to men who are [jerks] or abuse them? And why can’t they get out of these relationships? — Mike, 20, Iowa Replies Some find them “exciting.” They like living on the edge. Some think they can “save” the poor, misunderstood fellow. They believe they’re not really all that bad underneath, and …
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Dare to Ask: Are Northern whites actually less accepting of blacks?
By Phillip J. Milano Question I’ve noticed Southern whites tend to be more accepting of blacks than Northern whites. Why? — Melissa, 22, white, Montgomery, Ala. Replies To suggest that Southern whites, with their history of segregation, lynchings and white supremacist groups, are more accepting of blacks is ridiculous. — Rick, white, Ohio I confess I’ve never participated in a lynching or …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Did dentist need to be so close to her chest to work on her teeth?
By Phillip J. Milano Question A male dentist leaned on my breasts while he was working on me. Was this necessary for him to get a good angle on my teeth, or was he just getting a quick feel? What should I do? — Laurie B., 55, Boston Replies By how you phrased your question, I feel certain you already know …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Are Europeans less driven to drive?
By Phillip J. Milano Question Is it true that Europeans are less dependent on the car than North Americans? — C., 22, female, Montreal Replies Only in major U.S. cities do you find public transportation systems that even come close to rivaling Europe’s. If you live anywhere other than a major city here, you need a car. Also, Americans still have …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Help, my partner is overweight
By Phillip J. Milano Question My girlfriend is overweight. If you have an overweight partner, how do you deal with this subject, and what are some things you do to make things work out? — Oscar, 31, Washington, D.C. Replies In my case, I am the overweight partner. I love and am loved by someone kind, stubborn, funny, talented, putzy, annoying, messy, …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Gay men appeal to her. Is there a problem here?
By Phillip Milano Question I’m attracted to gay men. My boyfriend has a problem with this. What is wrong with me? — Gina, 21, Dallas Replies Sunshine, nothing is wrong with you. Gay males are a Safety Zone! — Paul, gay, Akron, Ohio Of course he has a problem with that! You’re attracted to men with qualities he apparently doesn’t have. That …
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