I yell and rant so much every morning that I often end up missing school. How can I change my behavior? Maybe your letter is a sign that you’re growing…
Polyamory problems
It was all going so well until I started falling for the ‘other’ guy. Then my husband got mad. Maybe he’s shown you what you’re missing in your marriage, suggests…
How can I escape my friend?
He invades my space and hunts me down if I don’t sit with him at lunch. It’s no wonder you’re tired of his behavior, says our elder. Not everybody is…
Watch me dance, Dad!
My dad lives abroad — but he can still come back for the weekend for my dance competition, right? Not necessarily, says our elder — but there is a possible…
How do I make her mine?
I’m in love with my first girl crush, and I think we have a chance. Our elder is optimistic but cautions: you can never “own” another person. Dear EWC I’ve…
She won’t say what’s wrong
My daughter is very private — it’s just who she is. But she’s acting up at school and she won’t tell me why. How can I get her to open…
All I want to do is sleep
My current job makes me so stressed. Is it worth going back to my former company, even if it’s lower pay? Don’t think about it as losing dollars, says our…
I don’t “love” my stepdaughter
My fiancé’s daughter has been in my life for three years, but I don’t feel that I love her yet. Is this wrong? Don’t be so hard on yourself, says…
Do nude pics count as cheating?
My girlfriend forgave me for accepting a nude from someone else, but I still feel bad. The past is past, says our elder. You’re not a cheater; just curious. Dear…
I’m scared of other people…
… but I need a job and my brother depends on me. Can our elder persuade a self-confessed “bedroom lurker” to take the first step? Dear EWC So I’ve been…