A letter writer’s friend wants to room with him at college. Thing is, he’s a bit of an introvert. Is this a good idea? I can’t make your decision for…
No, I’m not taking my top off
A letter writer is so ashamed of her body that she won’t let her boyfriend see her without her top. Stop chasing perfection, says our elder — I’m pretty sure…
Confronting the rich kids
I love my friend for standing up for herself… but the bullies are dragging me into it too. How can I get them to stop? Our elder would never advocate…
Not that I’m interfering…
…but should I tell my roommate’s girlfriends that he’s two-timing them? A letter writer doesn’t want to see other women get hurt; our elder advises her to tread carefully. Dear…
Should I move in with him?
Living with my boyfriends has never worked out before, but this one is different… He sounds like a keeper, agrees our elder. Dear EWC I am a 24 year old…
I can’t do downtime
A letter writer is struggling with feelings of guilt every time they stop being “productive”. It’s all about balance, explains our elder. Dear EWC Hello! I have recently noticed that…
Stop the negativity, Mom!
My narcissistic mother is ruining my life, says a letter writer. You need to get away from her as soon as possible, advises our elder. Dear EWC My mom is…
Abandoned on the dancefloor
A mother was denied the traditional mother/son dance at her son’s wedding — and it broke her heart. It might be time to let this go, advises our elder. Dear…
My husband gave me herpes!
He thought it was a yeast infection… Ouch, says our elder. I can see how much this hurts, but try not to let it define your lives. Dear EWC…
College turned bro into a jerk
A letter writer’s brother went to college and now he won’t stop fighting with their mom. Stay out of their arguments, says our elder, and tell yourself the things you…