Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By Phillip Milano Question I read the book “I Can’t Believe You Asked That!” and was especially intrigued by the entry on depression by 14-year-old Katie. I was wondering, who else suffers from depression? David, Los Angeles Note to readers: Katie posted a message to our site, Yforum.com, some time back, alluding to possible plans for suicide. She was in ...
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By Phillip Milano Question Why do I occasionally read in the newspaper or on the Internet a comment like this: “Only low-income people or minorities use public transportation.” Why is there this perception? Don’t people of all classes use public transportation? Matthew, 38, upper middle class, Sunrise Replies In Eastern cities with good public transport, people of all income levels ...
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By Phillip Milano Question I am Latina and have dated outside my race, particularly black males. … I’ve never been mistreated by blacks; I received only positive vibes. From my own community, I was criticized and harassed and called names. What have been other Latinos’ experiences? Raquel, 31, Gary, Ind. Replies Hispanics and blacks have animosity toward each other, and ...
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By Phillip J. Milano Question Do gay people who have gaydar have it from birth, or do they learn it? Roland, 16, straight, Fleming Island Replies My gaydar’s always been inherent, but I didn’t realize it for what it was until I was well into my teens. I’ve always been drawn to people who were gay (or who later turned ...
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By Phillip J. Milano Question Why do you write this (choose one, preferably C): A) embarrassing, B) offensive, C) fascinating column, anyway? Many different people, Earth Reply That’s an interesting question, but it would mean I’d have to blatantly insert myself into the conversation here at Dare to Ask, and as we all know, I just don’t do that, being ...
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By Phillip Milano Question I still don’t understand why women talk so damn much! Most of the time, they’re talking about b- s-! Shoes, the mall, babies, clothes, makeup, celebrities, etc. Why is it I never hear women talking about anything deep? David, Woodbridge, N.J. Replies You mean as opposed to talking about sports, how drunk they got last weekend, ...
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