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The phrase "are hard to ask" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing questions or requests that are difficult to pose or articulate.
Example: "Some personal questions are hard to ask, but they can lead to deeper conversations."
Alternatives: "are difficult to pose" or "are challenging to inquire about".
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These questions (Are you in love? Who do you care about most? What do you want to do with your life?) are hard to ask and are not often answered sincerely.
For example, many commonly used survey questions to measure household decision-making are hard to ask and answer in practice.
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