How should I prepare? Our elder has some advice for a letter writer contemplating life on her own. Dear EWC My husband has been drinking a six-pack + of beer…
Friends with benefits
It was good at first but now I’m starting to feel used. The friends with benefits arrangement is full of flaws, says our elder. This guy is not the one….
I always play build-a-boyfriend
He could do with a makeover… but am I being a control freak? Not if you tread carefully, says our elder. Dear EWC I am 20 years old, in college,…
Your BF? He’s just OK
I asked my mom what she thought of my boyfriend and she wasn’t very enthusiastic. Can I make them get along? Don’t seek their approval, says our elder. Trust your…
Homeschool without parents?
I want to move out of home, but I still have to finish high school. Can I do this without my parents? Most of the country is homeschooling right now,…
I’m scared of marriage
My parents did not have a great relationship and I have a fear of marriage. What can I do? A fear of marriage is not uncommon, says our elder. Try…
Grand Canyon or summer job?
My friend is planning a summer road trip but I don’t know if I should go. Can we really do Florida to the Grand Canyon in a week? It sounds…
Relative’s text wasn’t funny
I texted a relative when they were at work and was a bit stung by their reply. Were they angry with me? Take them at their word, says our elder….
Quarantine relationship cracks
My boyfriend is not supporting me through quarantine — he won’t talk on the phone or Facetime. Should we break up? He does sound detached, says our elder. Maybe you…
Work newsletter woes
I contribute to a work newsletter and was disappointed to see that they edited out some of my latest column. Should I say anything? It’s all part of being a…