My grandma says I have to work all summer but I just hate my job. Can I quit? I can see both sides, says our elder. The key is to…
Stop racking up dental bills!
My mother-in-law keeps taking my kids to the dentist and expecting me to pay. Is that right? Absolutely not, says our elder. Make it clear that you are their mother….
How do I end it with him?
After a few dates, I don’t want to see this guy anymore. How do I tell him? Just be truthful, says our elder. Dear EWC How do I tell a…
How do I talk without blushing?
I can’t speak to new people without my face going hot. Is there a secret to being more confident? There sure is, says our elder. Fake it till you make…
Move schools after bullying?
I was bullied at my high school. Should I transfer to another school nearby? Our elder has three guides to help our letter writer decide. Dear EWC I am a…
Should I get boring friends?
My parents grounded me because my friends were a bad influence. Do I need new friends? Erm… not everyone who doesn’t do drugs is boring, says our elder. Dear EWC…
Watch out, prof…
I plan to make a move on my professor as soon as I graduate — he’s not married, so it’s OK, right? This is all sorts of wrong, says our…
Bitchy couple colleagues
I’m doing an internship with three other friends, but two of them are bad-mouthing the other one. Should I say something? The less said the better, thinks our elder. Dear…
My gas station friend crush
I saw a girl in a gas station and I truly felt a connection. How can I see her again? Don’t despair, says our elder. We all get flash crushes…
I want my parents to divorce!
Can I give them an ultimatum? That’s a bit harsh, says our elder. Why not try sitting down and talking with them instead? Dear EWC I am 23 and an…