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…
Should I give to BF’s GoFundMe?
My boyfriend is leaving to move to Spain, and he’s asking for online donations. Should I help him out? Our elder has some blunt advice for a letter writer who…
Help! I think I’m a narcissist
I’ve noticed that I have to be the center of attention all the time. How can I stop? Our elder has some tips on how to raise your self-esteem, and…
Don’t make me do nursing!
A college student has torn between her own dreams and her parents’ insistence on a nursing major. It’s a tricky conversation, says our elder, but you have to tell them…
What’s normal in a friendship?
I have autism, but it hasn’t stopped me making a new friend. Trouble is, I’m not sure how this is meant to work… It sounds like you’re on the right…
Where’s the free daycare, Mom?
I’m expecting my first child and asked my mom to look after her while I’m at work. She said no! Was I wrong to expect her to help? Our elder…
BF sniffed my mom’s underwear!
Should I take him back? You might want to think very carefully about that, says our elder. Dear EWC I recently caught my boyfriend sniffing my mom’s underwear while he…
Should I get my son a phone?
All his friends have one… Yes, absolutely, says our elder. He’s missing out! Buy him a phone right now, but set some ground rules. Dear EWC My kid really wants…
Too scared to take a chance
I get a lot of job offers but I’m afraid of having a panic attack. Help! Our elder has some words of encouragement for a student hoping to be a…