Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why is it that when I buy foods in large quantities, people make rude comments like “how hungry” I must be, or “have a big crowd tonight?” J.P., 36, male, Washington Replies People like to make small talk in grocery aisles thinking they’re being “friendly.” I once saw a cashier who was trying to be friendly: …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Southerners ‘nosy’ about your religion
By PHILLIP MILANO Question When I moved to Georgia I was shocked at the presumption of my co-workers and neighbors questioning me about my religion. Why are Southern Christians so nosy? I also noticed a chill after revealing I wasn’t interested in going to their church. Mary, 42, agnostic, Atlanta Replies Welcome to the South! I have had many people …
Read More »Dare to Ask: ‘Small’ woman wants to gain weight
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I am small (125 pounds and 5 feet 7). To some this is ideal, but to me it is depressing. I’ve even stopped going to clubs, social functions and some of my children’s activities. Any suggestions on how to gain weight? T-C, 38, female, Seattle Replies The hell if you do! Lift weights or something to …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Which race is doing it? They all are
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Are white girls more aggressive when it comes to sex? TJ, 19, Puerto Rican male, Swarthmore, Pa. Replies I think there may be a misconception among most girls my age that white girls are not supposed to be as “exciting” as those of other races, so maybe we are just trying to rebel against that image. …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Gypsies are victims of stereotype
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I’m a real gypsy (Roma). People label us as petty thieves and criminals and claim we are filthy and dumb. Why? cOnFuSed-ChiK, 20, Florida Replies I’m an English Romany gypsy. I studied business at college. Good gypsies are not shown for being the clean, decent people we are. The scummy gypsies get seen for thieving, etc. …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Is it OK for boy to sleep with Mom?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question My ex-wife continues to sleep with our 10-year-old son when he stays at her house. This is not a sexual thing. Is this unusual? Joe, 51, Florida Replies I would be worried. Ten-year-old boys are coming into their sexual maturity soon, and they don’t need to wake up with their mom lying next to them. Sheri, …
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