A letter writer wants to know if it’s OK to take a date to an event where he’ll be working. Not the best idea, says our elder; try wooing her…
Am I being mean to a widower?
A letter writer doesn’t share many interests with the man she is dating, but she feels mean breaking it off. Can our elder help? Dear EWC A friend I have…
Help! I bombarded my camp crush
When you meet someone at camp and send him way too many messages, things can get awkward. Don’t apologize, says our elder, and hold your head high. Dear EWC So,…
Neglected after kidney transplant
A letter writer is feeling shut out after her boyfriend’s kidney transplant. Is a cuddle too much to ask for? Be patient with your patient, says our elder. Dear EWC…
I can change! No, really
He got drunk and insulted his girlfriend but now he wants her back. That depends on how she’s feeling, says our elder. Dear EWC So for the last couple of…
Should I tell my 15-year crush?
A letter writer is feeling frustrated: is it time to tell her friend how she really feels? Yes, yes, yes says our elder. Why waste any more time? Dear EWC…
I’m 18; he’s 14. Am I a cougar?
A letter writer finds romance on the internet but worries about the age difference. Our elder advises caution: a 14-year-old is still a child in the eyes of the law….
In love with the local bad boy
A letter writer can’t tell her parents about her boyfriend because she knows they won’t approve. Our elder sympathizes: it can be tough coping with the rumors when you live…
Did I have sex on a cruise?
A letter writer worries that he has wrecked his relationship—but can’t remember what he did. Our elder has some wise words to help him get over the guilt trip. …
Ew! He smells… down there
After five months of dating, her boyfriend’s annoying habits are starting to get to her. Our elder thinks perhaps he’s not the one—could it be time to find a new…