I notified my landlady about a possible move and asked her not to tell anyone. You can guess what happened next… Now all my friends hate me for not telling…
Saying sorry to my dead mom
A letter writer wants to apologize to her mother for the few times she felt she was ungrateful. Our elder has an idea that might help… Dear EWC Thank you…
A lawyer watched me pack!
My ex humiliated me when she kicked me out. How can I get over this? Our elder has some tips for recovering from a cruel breakup (including: don’t expect an…
How can I get rich?
A letter writer wonders if he should give up on his dreams to follow the money. There’s more to life than money, warns our elder. Dear EWC Hi, I’m 16….
My friend’s son kicked me!
Should I tell my neighbors that their son needs to be disciplined? I sympathize, says our elder. But ultimately, it’s their problem — not yours. Dear EWC I have some…
Is she a scammer?
I want to get married to a woman I met online, but she keeps asking me for money. Should I continue with this relationship? Don’t fall for her bullsh*%t, says…
I messed up my trumpet solo!
A letter writer is mortified after screwing up an important concert solo. Can a bit of encouragement help them get their mojo back? Dear EWC I play the trumpet and…
Stop partying and let me sleep!
My college roommate keeps coming home drunk in the small hours and waking me up. What can I do? You’ve tried to talk to her, says our elder, so it…
Just the one drink…
I don’t drink to excess, but my churchgoing wife still doesn’t trust me. What can I do? Our elder has a few suggestions for reaching a compromise. Dear EWC Lately,…
Stop talking! I can’t breathe
My friend talks about herself so much that I think it’s affecting my health. Should I talk to her about it? Have the conversation, says our elder. It may be…