All my life, I’ve been dismissed and brushed aside. I have a successful life — so why is everyone still treating me like this? Our elder has some strategies for…
She checked out of our marriage
I’m working hard to save our marriage — I stopped drinking and even went to church! But my wife won’t talk to me. What can I do? You’re doing everything…
A once-in-a-lifetime chance…
… Should I take it? A student has the opportunity to study abroad but isn’t sure whether to go for it. Our elder says: Yes, yes, yes! Dear EWC I’m…
He’s happier without me!
My husband left after I had an affair and he’s doing so much better without me. Am I a terrible person? Absolutely not, says our elder. You can save your…
Don’t do this to a rabbit!
My friend wants to get a rabbit. I think this is a really, really bad idea. How can I convince her not to? Our elder has a suggestion… Dear EWC…
A video shattered my heart
My boyfriend kissed his ex — and she sent me a video! Should I give him another chance? I think you know the answer to that, says our elder. Dear…
The Marines or my cat?
A letter writer wants to join the Marines — but his cat is seriously ill. Is it wrong to put your life on hold for a cat? There’s no rush,…
I confessed to my work crush…
… and now she’s distancing herself from me. How can I get our friendship back? She’ll need time and space, says our elder — but don’t expect things to be…
No sympathy for my sis-in-law
How can I help my codependent in-laws without getting sucked into their madness? You can’t change their behaviour, says our elder — but you can change your own attitude. Stop…
First kiss fears
My girlfriend and I are nervous about our first kiss — it will be the first time for both of us. Any tips? You can’t plan a kiss, says our…