He called me to confess and I was completely blindsided. Help! You can’t guarantee a good outcome, says our elder. But you might be able to limit the damage. Dear…
It’s my hair, Mom!
I want a weave but my mom is still scarred from having to take out my last one. It’s your hair, says our elder. You have the right to choose…
The big emotion pile-up
How can I let out my emotions so that they don’t all come out at once? Deal with them in the moment and keep clearing the decks, says our elder….
Is freshman year worth it?
I would love the college experience but money is an issue. Will I miss out if I go to community college? Freshman year is not the best experience for everyone,…
Stay or get married? I’m 16
I met this girl who lives in another state. I know she’s the one. Should I leave home and marry her? I met my own wife young, says our elder….
My friend broke my $500 guitar!
Should he have to pay for it? Our elder helps a letter writer who’s feeling guilty about expecting his friend to foot the bill. Dear EWC Last night I had…
I may have punched a wall…
This is a scary time for everyone. Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who just had a fight with his dad. Dear EWC I’m 19 and living…
I miss my ex (and his cat)
We’re still on good terms but I still get waves of sadness. How can I make it easier? It’s natural to feel sad, says our elder. But it’s time to…
Am I crazy to want to go?
I want to leave home and I can afford to, but my parents think I should stay put and save. Am I crazy? Not at all, says our elder. But…
Marriage? No, but you can visit
I thought my boyfriend wanted to marry me, but now he has announced he wants to be a bachelor forever. He needs help overcoming his fear of commitment, says our…