I had my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner all planned, but then the bride’s father took over. Now he wants $1,500! Should I pay up? Try not to take offense, says…
Sorry Grandma, I’m done!
My grandparents live all over the US, and we just can’t afford it anymore. Help! Our elder has some tried-and-tested solutions for staying in touch with grandparents who live out…
Put the turkey down, Mom!
I’m not close with my family but they’re insisting on coming for Christmas this year. Even worse, my mom thinks she’s cooking for everyone! How can I tell them to…
Controlling parents… I’m 40!
My parents only see the negative me and it’s ruining my relationships with everyone else. It won’t be easy, says our elder. But you can — and must — break…
Mom won’t let me go — I’m 28!
I want to move in with my partner, but my controlling mom says she’ll disown me if I leave her. Surely I should be allowed to move on? Absolutely, says…
No, I won’t sleep with you Mom!
My parents are going through a rough patch, and my mom asked me to co-sleep with her — but I don’t want to. It’s not fair of your mom to…
A messed-up family and marriage
I’m ashamed and embarrassed about my family situation — and my fiancé’s family isn’t great either. Should we even be getting married? It’s not at all hopeless, says our elder,…
Don’t move back, Dad!
My dad left my mom and didn’t lift a finger when she was sick. Now he thinks he can just waltz back into our home. Help! Our elder shares her…
When Dad’s away…
My dad works abroad and my mom is seeing another man. Should I tell Dad? Absolutely not, says our elder. Be kind to both your parents. Dear EWC I am…
Why won’t Mom accept I’m gay?
My mother is very supportive of the LGBTQ+ community — except when it comes to her own daughter. In the absence of magic pixie dust, our elder tries to help…