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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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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Dare to Ask: Do deaf people scream when they are frustrated?

By Phillip Milano Question Do deaf people scream when they are frustrated? — Ezzie, 52, Pittsburgh Replies Although I don’t, I had a deaf special-needs roommate who did. Man, what a howler! — Ashley, 24, deaf, St. Augustine Deaf people have a “voice box” in their throat. They can make sounds perfectly or awfully. We are human beings, nothing more or less. — Stephen, ...

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Dare to Ask: You dared to ask, now dare to answer

By Phillip Milano What better way to distract yourself from the early-summer doldrums and the latest major environmental catastrophe than to answer some Dare to Ask questions? Here’s the latest batch below seeking your intelligent, entertaining and printable replies. So, read ’em, travel to www.yforum.com, search ’em out and type away. We may feature your replies in this space, if ...

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