A letter writer’s boyfriend hates it when she messages her friends. Our elder is pretty clear on what she needs to do. Hey, I am angry/upset with my boyfriend. I…
Pranked by two small kids!
Can our elder help a babysitter who is constantly cleaning up after two naughty children? Perhaps it’s time to find another job… Dear EWC I baby sit two children, Lucas…
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…
Am I just taking Mom for a ride?
A recovering alcoholic is relying on her mom… for now. Is this OK? Our elder has some compassionate words. Dear EWC Hello, Must be brief, as my story is too…
Spoiling for a fight
A guy in my class is always cursing at me, and I’m now at breaking point. Help! It’s time the teacher got involved, says our elder. Dear EWC Hi. Before…
No thanks for this secret Santa
When a letter writer gave her friends some anonymous gifts, it wasn’t actually appreciated. Maybe you’re overthinking this, suggests our elder. I’ve had this group of friends for four years…
Congrats on the wedding…
…but maybe you should have told me about my daughter’s new stepmother? A letter writer is dumbfounded when her ex gets married again without telling her. Be the grown-up, advises…
My boyfriend can’t dance!
Homecoming was a disaster. How can I get close to my boyfriend again? Our elder has some communication strategies. Dear EWC My boyfriend and I went to homecoming dance. I…
No way to treat the nanny
A letter writer is confused about how her employer is treating her. Get the hell out of there, says our elder. Dear EWC I am live-in nanny. I have been…
My coworker smells of weed!
Should I say something? Best leave it alone, says our elder. Dear EWC OK so a coworker of mine who I’ve become friends with came into work smelling like weed….