My adult son wants to move back home. How much should I be charging him in rent? Our elder shares a couple of his own experiences to shed some light…
A party boy wants to grow up
I never studied at school because I was too busy partying. How can I get my career on track in my thirties? Kudos to you for wanting something better says…
Husband wants to change gender
I support him — but what do I tell my children, asks a letter writer. Our elder admires her attitude and has some advice on how to start the conversation….
How do I say thank you?
My class partner helped me so much last semester! How can I thank him? Our elder has some suggestions. Dear EWC I am in university, and this past summer semester,…
No, I won’t sleep with you Mom!
My parents are going through a rough patch, and my mom asked me to co-sleep with her — but I don’t want to. It’s not fair of your mom to…
Can his bestie make him choose?
My boyfriend’s best friend hates me and wanted him to choose between us. Am I the problem here? Your BF’s friend is an immature jerk, says our elder, but he…
School gives me nightmares
I’m traumatized by the school but my mom went back on her promise to sign me up for online school. Help! That’s a high level of anxiety, says our elder….
It’s Mom v football
I promised my mom I’d help her install a carpet, but it clashes with my son’s football game. Now my wife isn’t talking to me! Am I wrong? Not at…
That text was so awkward
My guy friend told me he liked me… by way of a cheesy text! I said we were just friends and now he just runs away. You did the right…
A messed-up family and marriage
I’m ashamed and embarrassed about my family situation — and my fiancé’s family isn’t great either. Should we even be getting married? It’s not at all hopeless, says our elder,…