I’m excited to head off to college — but scared at the same time. Can our elder help a high school senior prepare for the next stage? Dear EWC Hello!…
Lonely old lady’s poison pen
I used to have a good relationship with an elderly neighbor, but then she started leaving me nasty letters under the door… How can I resolve this peacefully? Our elder…
BF won’t let me reduce my GGs!
I really want to have a breast reduction to help with severe back pain, but my boyfriend says he won’t be attracted to me anymore. What should I do? Run,…
Dying grandad is inappropriate
My grandfather keeps saying hurtful, sexually inappropriate things… but he’s dying. Should I spend time with him? There’s no right answer to this one, says our elder. You have to…
My wife and my mom: It’s war!
Ever since my son was born, my wife and my mom have not gotten along. How can I help? Support your wife, says our elder, and have a quiet talk…
No job, I feel like a moron
A young letter writer is struggling to land their first job. It sounds like you’re doing everything right, says our elder — it just takes time and luck. Dear EWC…
Too young to cry
There have been a lot of deaths in my family but I feel that I don’t have the right to cry about it when older relatives are grieving. Of course,…
The pants are staying!
I helped my boyfriend shop for an outfit for a family event, but now his sister’s taking over — and I feel hurt. Our elder suspects there might be more…
He’s addicted to gambling
My boyfriend is so addicted to sports betting, he once checked his phone 25 times during a movie. What can I do? Our elder has experience of a loved one’s…
Should I shave my head?
A letter writer wants to shave her hair off, but worries that she might regret it and spiral back into bad habits. Can our elder help her feel better about…