By Phillip Milano Question If Catholics don’t believe in contraceptives, how do they keep from having a lot of kids? Linzi, 17, Selinsgrove, Penn. Replies It’s all about timing. Betty, 30, Catholic, Jacksonville The method taught at my church uses the woman’s temperature to find out when she ovulates. I know when I’m fertile. That means that my husband and …

By Phillip Milano Question Some of my teenage female students tell me they are hit on so much by men, all ages, all ethnicities, that they are afraid to go buy gas alone. These aren’t skanky girls. What gives? T.R., 48, female, Jacksonville Replies The media, advertising and our general culture teaches men that all women are available (for the …

By Phillip Milano Question I recently met a man in a wheelchair. After I left, I wondered if I had been impolite by talking to him from a higher position. Would it be better if I had crouched alongside him? Richard, 54, Los Angeles Replies There is no need to crouch as if stooping to speak to a child. Just …

By Phillip Milano Question I always figured the higher someone’s education and the more money, the better their manners. So why do so many people with money and education seem to be the rudest? G. Havill, 19, female, Mount Vernon, Iowa Replies Sometimes people with a lot of money or with a lot of education seem to think they are …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I am bisexual. I want to come out completely, as I am sick of pretending to be someone I am not. But I’m leery of coming out to specific people. For example, my father’s side of the family is very conservative. My relationship with each of them is fragile enough that I believe if I come …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do Indians let their kids do what they please? I asked a guy from India why he let his child scream and slam doors, and he said books said you should let your child do as they please. Rhea, 22, white, Albany, N.Y. Replies Looked around lately? Most parents today act like this with their …