I asked for a guy’s number in case I needed help with homework, and now it’s very awkward. Slow down, says our elder — relationships need time to grow. Dear…
What will I do if you die?
A letter writer’s husband has cancer, but he’s in denial about just how sick he is. How can she get him to talk to her about their finances? Our elder…
Flaky wedding guests
I missed out on my dream wedding the first time — and now it looks like it’s about to happen again! Should I cancel? Our elder suggests taking it down…
Stop telling me to get over it!
I love my daughter… but I can’t stop thinking about the baby I miscarried. Give yourself time to heal, says our elder. Dear EWC I am a 25-year-old woman who…
Should I join the Navy?
A letter writer is torn between the Navy and a music career. Perhaps, says our elder, there’s a way to combine both… Dear EWC I’m currently a 17 year old…
In it just to end it
Why do I get such a kick out of ending relationships, wonders a letter writer. Our elder has some advice for conquering the addiction to starting over. Dear EWC I’m…
I want to be homeschooled!
Why won’t my high school let me, asks a letter writer. Our elder may have a plan… Dear EWC I want to be homeschooled or do online school, and my…
Bullied by my in-laws
My in-laws’ behavior is so hurtful that I’m considering divorce. Our elder says: it’s time your husband had a word with them. Dear EWC I have been with my husband…
I can’t talk to my friend IRL!
A letter writer is happy that she’s made a new friend on Instagram — but they’re too shy to talk to each other in real life. Can our elder help…
Dad, about my birthday party…
When your parents divorce, can you invite them both to your birthday? Our elder has some tips on how to avoid the awkwardness. Dear EWC My parents just barely separated…