My parents know that I’m transgender but my mom still has trouble using my preferred name. Give her time, says our elder. It sounds like she’s trying to adjust. Dear…
I dumped my fiancé by text…
…and now I want him back! Does he hate me? Confide in him, says our elder. You can make it through this. Dear EWC I am 19 years old and…
Son sleeps over; I’m left out!
I used to appreciate help with my son, but now I feel that my family just cares about him — not me. Am I overreacting? I bet they’re still interested…
Am I a failure?
Community college or trade school? They’re both good options, says our elder. And, no, you are absolutely not a failure. Dear EWC I live in low-income housing with my mother…
Can I date a single mom?
I really want to date this girl, but I’m scared of messing things up with her daughter. Take a chance, says our elder. You’ll do great! Dear EWC A new…
Guilty about my friend-crush
I had a crush on my friend, and I don’t think I behaved well. How can I make it up to her? I want to be a good friend. Tell…
Thank you for not smoking
How can I get my boyfriend to quit smoking? I’m afraid it’s up to him, says our elder. You have done everything you can. Dear EWC Hello, I am hoping…
Should I help more with chores?
Well, there’s really only one answer to this. Our elder shares her memories to give a father-of-four — and a reluctant helper — a different perspective. Dear EWC My wife…
Hey elders, got any study tips?
A college freshman is stuck when it comes to studying effectively. Luckily, our elder has a wealth of top tips. Dear EWC Hey, I’m an 18-year old college freshman student…
About that wedding invite…
My friend is going to uninvite me from her wedding because of my husband’s ex-wife. What can I do? Sure, it hurts, says our elder. But you have to be…