A letter writer doesn’t feel that she deserves her wonderful husband. Can our elder convince her otherwise? Dear EWC My husband is by far the sweetest, kindest, smartest, funniest, most…
I just miss my best friend!
When best friends end up at different schools, is it selfish to want things to be the same as before? Not at all, says our elder — but you can…
I feel like a freeloader
A letter writer feels bad about their parents paying for everything. Our elders are charmed by this unusual 17-year-old. Dear EWC I hope you’re having a good day so far….
He’s bipolar; I’m confused
Should I put up with my boyfriend treating me badly because he has bipolar disorder? Absolutely not, says our elder. Dear EWC Hi, I’m an 18-year-old girl and I’ve been…
Follow my passion? No thanks
I’m happy in my job — why can’t everyone leave me alone? Quite right, says our elder. Dear EWC A couple years ago I kicked myself off SSDI to be…
Will my BFF reunion be awkward?
A letter writer is thrilled to be back in touch with her ex best friend, but she’s nervous about their first friend date in two years. Our elder has some…
Aisle not walk with my father!
My niece wants my husband to give her away at her wedding instead of her father — and now I’m stuck in the middle! Our elder has some advice to…
Help! He’s rushing me
It’s only been six months but he’s already talking about joint bank accounts and moving in together. Say no, says our elder — it’s way too soon. Dear EWC My…
About those missing months…
Is it OK to pretend a gap in your CV never happened? Don’t worry about it, says our elder — employers will be more interested in what you’ve done in…
Did that bad thing really happen?
Something terrible might have happened a long time ago, but it’s hard to know for sure. Our elder encourages a letter writer to investigate her past. Dear EWC I am…