He’s 16, I’m 12, and now the police are involved. It sounds like he has the wrong intentions, says our elder. Stay away. Dear EWC Hi, I’m a 12-year-old girl…
Mom and Dad are sex buddies
My divorced parents have started hooking up and now I’m totally confused. Should I speak up? Absolutely, says our elder. Therapy can definitely help. Dear EWC I am 13 with…
My holiday resort crush
I’m sure he’s gay and that he likes me too. You’re just going to have to go up and talk to him, says our elder — even if he’s with…
Toxic guys in quarantine
I spend all my time talking to guys on my phone and I’m questioning my self-worth. Shift your focus, says our elder. Anything you can do that is productive will…
Mom doesn’t know I’m divorced
She’s 92 and has dementia, but I feel bad keeping it a secret. Should I tell her? Usually I’d say that honesty is best, says our elder. But this time,…
I’m not “that guy” anymore
How can I show my friends that I’ve changed? Our elder has some tips on becoming “the interesting guy” instead. Dear EWC Growing up, I was never really into the…
My brother the manipulator
I love my brother but he’s thoughtless and entitled. Our elder thinks a few other adjectives might be appropriate… and has some suggestions on how to establish boundaries. Dear EWC…
“It’s me or the drink, babe!”
I usually drink 10-13 vodka shots at a time. My boyfriend wants me to cut down. What should I do? He is trying to help you, says our elder. If…
My mean neighbor and my son
I fell out with my neighbor and now she is taking it out on my son. How can I help him? Try killing her with kindness, suggests our elder. Dear…
I used to be an optimist…
And then came Covid. Our elder has some words of encouragement for a letter writer who is feeling overwhelmed in furlough. Dear EWC Like so many people right now I…