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,…
Trapped in a toxic job
I hate my job! I’m treated like an outsider and my colleagues are no help. Our elder has some strategies for an IT worker looking for a way out. Dear…
Is it enough to write letters?
My girlfriend just wants to write letters instead of talking on the phone — or even seeing each other! Am I crazy to go along with this? Well it doesn’t…
Don’t move back, Dad!
My dad left my mom and didn’t lift a finger when she was sick. Now he thinks he can just waltz back into our home. Help! Our elder shares her…
Oops! I’m in love by accident
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…