I’ve been offered a once-in-a-lifetime student exchange — but it clashes with my dad’s dream holiday. What should I do? Take the family holiday, says our elder. There will be…
Prison break-up
I’m about to serve a three-year sentence. Is it fair to expect my boyfriend to wait for me, or should I break up with him now? Three years is not…
Permission to delete Insta
I hate Instagram but I need it for work. Help! Our elder reassures a letter writer who finds it hard to cope with social media. Dear EWC I deleted Instagram…
How can I live in the now?
I’m scared of time passing me by. Our elder has some tips for living in the moment. Dear EWC I am currently a senior in high school and getting ready…
Too close to his ex in-laws
My husband is close to his ex wife’s family and it makes me feel so insecure. Should I just suck it up? I can understand your discomfort, says our elder….
My sister has no friends
She’s struggling at her new school and I’m worried for her. It’s great that you care about your sister, says our elder. Let her know you’re available if she wants…
Don’t call me a homie hopper…
But I think I’m falling for my boyfriend’s best friend. Well he does seem a bit nicer than your boyfriend, says our elder. And it sounds like he’s into you…
Go home or stay in the air?
I’m in the Air Force but now I have the option to go home. The question is, do I want to? Have you made a pros and cons list, asks…
It’s not your problem, Mom!
Since losing my brother to cancer, my mom likes to get involved in everyone else’s problems. How can I get her to back off? Take it gently, advises our elder….
I’m the corona caregiver
As the oldest child, I’ve had to take over the jobs at home, as well as looking after my grandma. It’s starting to stress me out. I’m not surprised, says…