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…
I want to quit Mom’s troop
A letter writer wants to quit Girl Scouts — but her mom is the troop leader and meetings are at her house. Can our elder help her leave without hurting…
Fear of flying (and Florida)
I’ve been invited to my boyfriend’s family reunion in Florida, but I hate the heat and I’m nervous about flying. Should I go? Absolutely, says our elder. Work on your…
I’m not an ATM!
I keep paying out for my heroin-addict daughter and I am tired. What can I do? It’s time to stop enabling her, says our elder. You cannot make her choices…
Summer: work or push-ups?
I just enlisted in the Marines. Should I spend the summer working or training? Have fun, says our elder. You’ll be glad you prepared for boot camp! Dear EWC Hello,…
Don’t come to grad, Dad!
I hate my dad and I don’t want him to come to graduation. Don’t give him the power to ruin your day, says our elder — just do your best…
My toxic friendship
I don’t want to be friends with this guy anymore but I’m scared he’ll hurt himself. It’s good that you care about him, says our elder, but you aren’t equipped…
Quit judging me already!
Why do my family and friends make me out to be a loser just because I’m not as accomplished as my older brother? Continue to live by your values, says…
Should I join a math club?
A letter writer has been invited to join a math club but doesn’t know whether to take the plunge. Go for it, says our elder. You never regret doing; only…
Cheater husband put me down
…and I’m still getting over the loss of our baby. There’s a lot going on here, says our elder. Is this what you want for the long haul? Dear EWC…