I’ve fallen in love with my summer fling. Should I tell him before I move away? Best not says our elder — stay friends and see how you both feel…
Is it normal not to feel things?
Sometimes I stay in bed all day. Could I be depressed? It’s not a good idea to self-diagnose, says our elder — but I encourage you to seek help. Dear…
College is so hard!
I’m finding freshman year hard, and I feel so dumb. Should I transfer to community college? That sounds like a good plan, says our elder. You don’t sound dumb to…
Do I want to stay in this hell?
My husband won’t work on our marriage, but I don’t want to leave him. It doesn’t sound like much of a marriage to me, says our elder. Dear EWC My…
My friend has cancer
How will I cope without her? It will take some time to adjust, says our elder, but now it’s your turn to be there for your friend. Dear EWC I…
Sorry, Sis, I’m the star today!
My sister hasn’t been home in three years, but she’s coming back for my wedding. Is it wrong to worry that she might steal my limelight? You have nothing to…
Ew! She gave herself head lice!
My daughter did what to herself?! Our elder has some encouraging words for a letter writer whose daughter was curious to see what head lice felt like. Kids will be…
First job blues
An A-student is finding it hard to adjust to working life. It’s a difficult transition, says our elder. You’ll be back to your old self soon. Dear EWC I was…
When Dad’s away…
My dad works abroad and my mom is seeing another man. Should I tell Dad? Absolutely not, says our elder. Be kind to both your parents. Dear EWC I am…
Should I invite my crush?
I want to invite him to my birthday party, but he’d be the only boy. Whoah, says our elder. Too much too soon! Hold off for now, and maybe you…