My boyfriend knows that my ex cheated on me, but he doesn’t understand my insecurity. Work on your communication, says our elder – and focus on the present, not the…
Drowning in a whirlpool
A husband fights with his wife about once a year; he’s miserable but doesn’t believe in divorce. There is a way out, says our elder. You could try a legal…
Should I go back to Hawaii?
I love Hawaii but there’s just one catch – my drug-addicted ex. You were brave to leave and there’s not going back, says our elder. Now it’s time to focus…
When BF’s bestie is a leech
She thinks her boyfriend is being used. He’s OK with it. While money may or may not be the root of all evil, our elder agrees it’s driving a wedge…
Just say “no” to negativity
When depression fuels self-doubt, it’s hard to stop the spiral. Our elder shares her story—along with advice on how to be your own cheerleader. Dear EWC: Hi I’m 40 and…
Are they both in the wrong?
She reconnected with an old BF. Her current beau hacked her phone and found out. She’s feeling guilty. He kicked her out. Find out why our elder’s not so sure…
But does she really like me?
They spend days together and can’t stop smiling. He’s met her mum. Could this be a relationship, he wonders? “That’s a yes!” says our elder. Read on for more clues…
A platonic or romantic love?
Two besties might have been into each other. And then, quarantine. Our elder maps out a plan to get these two talking again. Dear EWC: I think that I am…
She’s 16 and wants a baby. Now.
Not a great plan, says our elder. Read on for his thorough and thoughtful analysis on what it takes to raise a child at such a young age. Dear EWC:…
Is it a drinking problem?
His girlfriend says it’s mostly Red Bull but the party pics she’s sharing tell a different story. He’s concerned—and so is our elder. Read on for suggestions on what to…