I’ve been feeling lonely, but then found myself turning down an invite. What gives? Our elder helps a letter writer find some new ways to form connections. Dear EWC I’m…
School gives me nightmares
I’m traumatized by the school but my mom went back on her promise to sign me up for online school. Help! That’s a high level of anxiety, says our elder….
It’s Mom v football
I promised my mom I’d help her install a carpet, but it clashes with my son’s football game. Now my wife isn’t talking to me! Am I wrong? Not at…
That text was so awkward
My guy friend told me he liked me… by way of a cheesy text! I said we were just friends and now he just runs away. You did the right…
A messed-up family and marriage
I’m ashamed and embarrassed about my family situation — and my fiancé’s family isn’t great either. Should we even be getting married? It’s not at all hopeless, says our elder,…
Italy is no excuse not to call!
My fiancée is on the trip of a lifetime with her family. We should still speak twice a day, right? Er… no, says our elder. Dial down your possessiveness right…
The taxi service stops now!
My son won’t take his driving test. Should I stop driving him everywhere? It does sound like you are enabling him, says our elder — but check in about the…
Trapped in a toxic job
I hate my job! I’m treated like an outsider and my colleagues are no help. Our elder has some strategies for an IT worker looking for a way out. Dear…
Is it enough to write letters?
My girlfriend just wants to write letters instead of talking on the phone — or even seeing each other! Am I crazy to go along with this? Well it doesn’t…
Don’t move back, Dad!
My dad left my mom and didn’t lift a finger when she was sick. Now he thinks he can just waltz back into our home. Help! Our elder shares her…