My best friend can’t be bothered to text me properly. Is she a fake? Everyone communicates differently, says our elder. But sit down and have a conversation. Dear EWC There’s…
Covid cancelled my wedding
Everything was paid for, and then we had to cancel. I am so disappointed! You cannot control this virus, says our elder, but you can still get married. Have a…
She’s not a backup…
… but how long should I wait before I ask her out? I don’t want to hurt my ex. Well you weren’t married to her, says our elder. It’s lovely…
Are we all alone?
Our elder shares his thoughts with a reflective letter writer in quarantine. Dear EWC I am in quarantine all by myself. I came to work in another city and because…
MIT or debt free?
Our elder helps a letter writer with a looming college decision. Dear EWC The deadline to decide what college I will attend in the fall is quickly approaching and I…
She called me a fake bitch!
My friend fell out with me — and her husband is my husband’s best friend! How can I make it right? Talk it over with your husband, says our elder….
Don’t take my phone away, Mom!
My mom cut off access to my phone, so I bought one of my own. Then she found the FedEx slip… Our elder has some advice for navigating a difficult…
Mom and Dad say he should pay!
My boyfriend and I take it in turns to pick up the tab, but they say he should pay for everything. Who’s right? That’s an outdated rule, says our elder….
Worried for my kids’ health
I always think they have something sinister. How can I stop? Our elder helps an anxious mother get things in perspective. Dear EWC I am 43, with three children, ages…
I’m a better man now…
… but I still can’t get my ex to accept my apology. I know that you need closure, says our elder. But if your ex chooses not to respond, there…