I’ve fallen in love with my summer fling. Should I tell him before I move away? Best not says our elder — stay friends and see how you both feel…
College is so hard!
I’m finding freshman year hard, and I feel so dumb. Should I transfer to community college? That sounds like a good plan, says our elder. You don’t sound dumb to…
Do I want to stay in this hell?
My husband won’t work on our marriage, but I don’t want to leave him. It doesn’t sound like much of a marriage to me, says our elder. Dear EWC My…
Ew! She gave herself head lice!
My daughter did what to herself?! Our elder has some encouraging words for a letter writer whose daughter was curious to see what head lice felt like. Kids will be…
First job blues
An A-student is finding it hard to adjust to working life. It’s a difficult transition, says our elder. You’ll be back to your old self soon. Dear EWC I was…
When Dad’s away…
My dad works abroad and my mom is seeing another man. Should I tell Dad? Absolutely not, says our elder. Be kind to both your parents. Dear EWC I am…
Should I invite my crush?
I want to invite him to my birthday party, but he’d be the only boy. Whoah, says our elder. Too much too soon! Hold off for now, and maybe you…
I can’t even say my name!
My stammer isn’t severe, but it’s making me depressed and anxious. Our elder has a few coping strategies to suggest — some more out-there than others. Dear EWC I want…
All she does is sleep!
My wife just sleeps all day, but the doctor says there’s nothing wrong with her. It sounds like you definitely need a second opinion, says our elder — as well…
Why won’t Mom accept I’m gay?
My mother is very supportive of the LGBTQ+ community — except when it comes to her own daughter. In the absence of magic pixie dust, our elder tries to help…