Next time my stepdaughter comes to stay, I want to escape to a hotel. Am I being unreasonable? Not at all, says our elder. Stay out of her way, and…
I drove my crush away!
I was too aggressive about wanting more, and now she won’t talk to me. How can I get our friendship back? Chalk this one up to experience, says our elder…
Butt out, mom-in-law!
My mother in law can’t accept that I’m capable of looking after her precious boy. Our elder can empathize — and has some strategies to try. Dear EWC I don’t…
My mom found my nude pics…
… and she tried to call my long-distance boyfriend’s parents! Now he’s ghosted me. I miss him so much. Sure you do, says our elder. But maybe it’s time to…
You gotta pay rent, son
My adult son wants to move back home. How much should I be charging him in rent? Our elder shares a couple of his own experiences to shed some light…
A party boy wants to grow up
I never studied at school because I was too busy partying. How can I get my career on track in my thirties? Kudos to you for wanting something better says…
BFs, but we used to be more
My best friend and I were once in a relationship, but now she’s moved on to someone else. Should I tell her that it’s breaking my heart? It’s hard, says…
How do I say thank you?
My class partner helped me so much last semester! How can I thank him? Our elder has some suggestions. Dear EWC I am in university, and this past summer semester,…
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…
Can his bestie make him choose?
My boyfriend’s best friend hates me and wanted him to choose between us. Am I the problem here? Your BF’s friend is an immature jerk, says our elder, but he…