All was going well with my new friend until she discovered I once had a relationship with a woman. Now she won’t talk to me. It sounds like you might…
Help me get outside!
I don’t want to spend all summer playing video games indoors. What can I do? Our elder helps an ambitious letter writer to make a plan of action. Dear EWC…
When will it be my turn?
I’ve always looked after others — but nobody looks after me! It’s time to make the change happen, says our elder. Dear EWC From a young age, I’ve been the…
My sisters don’t stop fighting!
How can I stop my two younger sisters fighting and swearing at each other? Our elder has some suggestions for family harmony. Dear EWC I am an older sibling to…
Stop scaring my children!
My kids’ uncle showed up while my son was babysitting and scared them half to death. Even worse, I think my mother-in-law sent him! This sounds complicated, says our elder….
Will I make friends at camp?
It’s my first time at summer camp — how can I make friends? You got this, says our elder. Life is always about trying something new. Dear EWC I am…
How old is too old?
I like this guy but I’m worried about the age gap — he’s 15 years older than me! Is this too much? You’re both adults, says our elder. Give him…
Blackmailed into a friendship
My ‘friend’ has sucked all the happiness out of my life — but he uses emotional blackmail to keep me around. Our elder has some advice on how to pull…
I hate my teammate…
…but my coach says we have to be friends. Not true, says our elder. She’s like a work colleague — treat her with respect, but you certainly don’t have to…
My fiancé makes racist jokes
A letter writer and her fiancé don’t always agree on politics, but he’s really upset her this time. Should she be having second thoughts? Our elder gives it to her…