How can I get my mom to accept my autistic boyfriend? He’s going to propose to me. Maybe she just needs to get to know him a bit better, says…
He’s keeping me a secret
Is this a red flag? Our elder has some candid advice for a letter writer whose long-distance relationship is getting a little fraught. Dear EWC Hi, I’m 17 years…
When intimacy leads to shame
This letter writer fell into a depression after losing her virginity with an ex; now happily engaged, she fears the same thing happening again. Our elder has some tips on…
A birthday date with my ex?
She says she doesn’t have feelings for me anymore, but should I ask her out? Some things are hard to get over, says our elder. Ask what it would take…
Torn between two guys
One makes an effort, the other doesn’t even bother to text. Can our elder help this letter writer decide between them? Dear EWC D told me Saturday that he…
My crush and her toxic gf
I really like this girl but her abusive partner won’t let her go. What do I do? I’m afraid there’s nothing you can do, says our elder. Move on and…
Exhausted by my ex
He wanted me to meet his new girlfriend! How can I move on? You can’t stop yourself thinking about him, says our elder. But you can start thinking about you….
When I drink, I call my ex
I miss her! Why is she ignoring me? It’s not easy to move on after a breakup, says our elder. But it’s time for you to meet new people and…
Loneliness is my plus one
How can I feel content being single? That’s a universal question, says our elder. Fill your life with new experiences, places and people and you’ll be amazed at what can…
His kids come first. That’s OK.
This letter writer understands that her older boyfriend has to put his children first. Never mind that, says our elder – it’s the 10-year age gap that worries me. …