My daughter won’t let me see my boyfriend when she comes to stay. Is that reasonable? Absolutely not, says our elder. Stand your ground. Dear EWC I’ve been widowed for…
My boyfriend is my only way out
I want to break up with my boyfriend but he’s the only escape from my toxic household. You’re not being fair to him, says our elder. Start planning now and…
I think she’s the one…
But we’ve only been on one date so far and now I’m having anxious thoughts. Down, boy, says our elder. Take it slow and easy, and don’t overthink things at…
I’ve never dated a girl…
… and now I’m off to college. Will changing the way I look help me find the right girl? It sounds like you don’t need to change a thing, says…
Guilty about friendzoning
I friendzoned a guy. He took it well but the guilt is making me feel sick! Don’t worry, says our elder. You didn’t do anything wrong. Just try and stay…
An older boy and sexual banter
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…
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…
“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…
No, she can’t borrow my car
My BF’s family is coming to visit and he wants me to lend my car to his sister. My gut says no. Am I wrong? Our elder suggests a compromise….
He’s toxic but I can’t say no
I’m hooked on this guy but he keeps leaving me for other girls. What do I do? This calls for brutal honesty, says our elder. Dear EWC I’m in love…