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…
My poly bf has another girl
… and she’s only 17! He’s unlikely to change, thinks our elder. You deserve better than second place. Dear EWC I’m a university student. I have known my boyfriend since…
Do I have to have children?
Everyone is telling me to, but I just don’t think I want them. Our happily childfree elder has some words of wisdom for a letter writer who doesn’t want to…
Uber or office job?
Am I crazy spending my nights giving rides to strangers just for a shot at a dream? A letter writer is torn between taking a job and juggling Uber with…
She’s leaving home
My oldest daughter is flying the nest and I’m already in tears about it. Our elder has some strategies for dealing with the empty nest — and technology has a…
Don’t I get a key?
My boyfriend just moved into his own place, but he won’t let me have a key. You aren’t actually entitled to one, says our elder. But please tell me you’re…