My parents and grandmother had too much stuff, but I want to break the cycle when I move out. How do I get the balance right? Our elder has some…
Why am I not invited?
A letter writer is hurt not to be asked for a coworkers’ leaving party. There’s no harm in having a quiet word with the hosts, says our elder. Dear EWC…
I’m dating too many men!
I’m seeing three different men but I don’t feel worthy of love. Why do I need multiple men in my life? You are worthy of love, says our elder —…
How do I let go of my dream?
A letter writer longs to see his novels published, but recognizes that it’s probably never going to happen. Don’t give up, says our elder. Dear EWC I write novels as…
He wants to move to Hawaii
My husband wants to move to a trailer in Hawaii, but I have responsibilities here. Am I being selfish? Our elder recommends counseling to come up with a compromise. Dear…
Hey, meet your half sister!
I just found out that my daughter has a half-sister. Should I tell her? Your instincts are saying no for a reason, says our elder. Listen to them. Dear EWC…
Should I be mom to my niece?
My sister can’t take care of her baby daughter — should I take her in? Thing is, I’m only 20. It’s a tough decision, says our elder — but you…
How do I ask for a pay rise?
A letter writer’s salary is barely above the minimum wage but she doesn’t want her boss to think she’s shallow. Luckily, our elder has a three-step plan that’s been proven…
Mom, don’t freak out…
… but I’m going to Vegas to hook up with an older married couple that I met on the internet. Our elder does not feel that this is a wise…
Can I do my friend’s job?
My friend got fired, and now I’ve been asked to apply for her old job. Would it be disloyal to go for it? Absolutely not, says our elder. If she’s…