How should I prepare? Our elder has some advice for a letter writer contemplating life on her own. Dear EWC My husband has been drinking a six-pack + of beer…
I’m scared of marriage
My parents did not have a great relationship and I have a fear of marriage. What can I do? A fear of marriage is not uncommon, says our elder. Try…
It’s my eating disorder, OK?
I beat my eating disorder but my husband’s nagging is putting my recovery at risk. He sounds like a backseat driver, says our elder. Maybe you could help him find…
Am I being childish?
I fell out with a friend, but my husband still met up with her for business. He should have stuck by me, right? Sure he should, says our elder. But…
He’s addicted to porn
My husband just confessed that he has a porn addiction, even though he knows it’s the one thing I won’t tolerate. Your feelings are natural, says our elder, but try…
So what if it’s used?
My brother’s ex generously hands down her daughter’s old clothes to our daughter, but my husband won’t accept them. How can I convince him? Our elder has a few strategies…
OK so you lost 50 pounds…
… but can you quit boasting about it now? Also: please stop with the drinking. Our elder counsels a letter writer who has multiple problems in her marriage. Dear EWC…
No, he’s not a sex addict!
My husband’s cousin has been staying with us temporarily, but now she’s accusing my husband of being abusive. I want her out of our home! She’s crossed a line, says…
Is arranged marriage for me?
I don’t want to marry the last guy who proposed… but I’m so lonely! That’s no reason to rush into marriage, says our elder. Expand your network while you figure…
I cheated; she’s pregnant
Should I tell my wife? Be clear about what you want to happen, says our elder. But have an honest discussion with your wife. Dear EWC OK, so I got…