… All. The. Time. I know it annoys him, but I hate it when he wants to go out. Our elder suspects the letter writer’s new baby has a lot…
Left behind in war-torn Syria
My friends can afford to leave. I can’t. How will I cope with the loneliness after they’ve gone? Keep forming friendships while you can, says our elder. And you have…
Sorry Grandma, I’m done!
My grandparents live all over the US, and we just can’t afford it anymore. Help! Our elder has some tried-and-tested solutions for staying in touch with grandparents who live out…
Four wheels bad?
My boyfriend wants me to come with him on a four-wheel driving trip for his birthday. Thing is, I hate it! Do I have to go? You have my blessing…
Put the turkey down, Mom!
I’m not close with my family but they’re insisting on coming for Christmas this year. Even worse, my mom thinks she’s cooking for everyone! How can I tell them to…
My boyfriend is too short!
He loves me, but I just can’t see myself marrying him. It sounds like you don’t really love him, says our elder. If you did, his height wouldn’t matter. Dear…
Am I too bubbly for NYC?
I moved from the Midwest to New York for college and I’m finding it hard to fit in. Should I give up my scholarship and move back to be with…
My wife hates my leggings!
I like wearing leggings, but my wife says they make me look like a crossdresser. Maybe save them for the gym, says our elder — if only in the interests…
Party’s over… but not for my BF
My best friend and roommate love partying, but I’ve had enough. Can I stop going to the club but still keep her friendship? You do have a choice, says our…
Controlling parents… I’m 40!
My parents only see the negative me and it’s ruining my relationships with everyone else. It won’t be easy, says our elder. But you can — and must — break…