A letter writer’s mother-in-law wants to take her kids on vacation without her. Is it wrong to feel hurt? Not necessarily, says our elder — but it’s not your children’s…
Double wedding, anyone?
My boyfriend’s brother just scooped our wedding. Should we cancel? Our elder has a suggestion… Dear EWC My boyfriend and I were planning on getting married on my birthday, which…
They’re his friends, not mine
I moved country to be with my husband but I really don’t like his friends. Don’t let him take you for granted, says our elder. Dear EWC My husband and…
A party invite with strings
I’m a guest! Do I have to get there early and help? Our elder advises a letter writer who’s rowing with her husband about party etiquette. Dear EWC My husband…
About that secret video camera…
I just found out that my fiancé put a camera in our bedroom. Should I let it slide? Er, no, says our elder. Dear EWC, My fiancé and I have…
They scooped my wedding pics!
Her in-laws posted all their wedding photos on social media first, and now nobody’s talking. Was she right to make a fuss? We-ell, says our elder… Dear EWC My husband…
My husband calls me a freak
A letter writer’s husband is teasing her because of her size, and the joke isn’t funny any more. It’s time for a serious conversation, says our elder. Dear EWC My…
It’s me or the dog!
I bought my husband a dog and now it’s driving me mad. How did it end up being my problem, asks a letter writer. Our elder has some advice—and it’s…
My husband and the ladyboy
What could go wrong on a holiday to Thailand? A letter writer cannot get over her husband’s betrayal with a ladyboy. Can our elder help her? Me and my husband…
My bitchy twin bridesmaid
Can I ask my twin sister to be one of my bridesmaids even though the others don’t like her? Tell them all to grow up, says our elder. Whose wedding…