Naturally, I’m gobsmacked. You have a right to feel angry, says our elder. But you are doing the right thing in staying away from him. Dear EWC I met this…
From law degree to lost
I got a law degree to please my parents, but now I can’t get motivated to find a job. You don’t have to be a lawyer, says our elder. Your…
Abandoned in the ER
My neighbor left me in the ER but when I told her I was hurt, she shunned me! Was I wrong? It sounds like she is showing her true colors,…
USA trip or my dad’s dream?
I’ve been offered a once-in-a-lifetime student exchange — but it clashes with my dad’s dream holiday. What should I do? Take the family holiday, says our elder. There will be…
Prison break-up
I’m about to serve a three-year sentence. Is it fair to expect my boyfriend to wait for me, or should I break up with him now? Three years is not…
Permission to delete Insta
I hate Instagram but I need it for work. Help! Our elder reassures a letter writer who finds it hard to cope with social media. Dear EWC I deleted Instagram…
Musical motivation
I have my heart set on being a composer — so why can’t I concentrate? You don’t need to be too specific at this stage, says our elder. Explore a…
How can I live in the now?
I’m scared of time passing me by. Our elder has some tips for living in the moment. Dear EWC I am currently a senior in high school and getting ready…
Too close to his ex in-laws
My husband is close to his ex wife’s family and it makes me feel so insecure. Should I just suck it up? I can understand your discomfort, says our elder….
Is this friendship?
Because if so, it sucks. Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who’s seeking some new and better friends. Dear EWC When I was younger I never had…