Should I respond? She hurt you, says our elder. You can respond without re-engaging. Dear EWC My ex-best friend and I weren’t speaking anymore. I was in a toxic friendship…
Daughter caught having sex
My 15-year-old had sex with her boyfriend in our house and now Dad’s mad! How can I help Her? You’re doing a great job already, says our elder. Keep on…
An older boy and sexual banter
He’s 16, I’m 12, and now the police are involved. It sounds like he has the wrong intentions, says our elder. Stay away. Dear EWC Hi, I’m a 12-year-old girl…
Mom and Dad are sex buddies
My divorced parents have started hooking up and now I’m totally confused. Should I speak up? Absolutely, says our elder. Therapy can definitely help. Dear EWC I am 13 with…
My holiday resort crush
I’m sure he’s gay and that he likes me too. You’re just going to have to go up and talk to him, says our elder — even if he’s with…
Toxic guys in quarantine
I spend all my time talking to guys on my phone and I’m questioning my self-worth. Shift your focus, says our elder. Anything you can do that is productive will…
Mom doesn’t know I’m divorced
She’s 92 and has dementia, but I feel bad keeping it a secret. Should I tell her? Usually I’d say that honesty is best, says our elder. But this time,…
I’m not “that guy” anymore
How can I show my friends that I’ve changed? Our elder has some tips on becoming “the interesting guy” instead. Dear EWC Growing up, I was never really into the…
My brother the manipulator
I love my brother but he’s thoughtless and entitled. Our elder thinks a few other adjectives might be appropriate… and has some suggestions on how to establish boundaries. Dear EWC…
“It’s me or the drink, babe!”
I usually drink 10-13 vodka shots at a time. My boyfriend wants me to cut down. What should I do? He is trying to help you, says our elder. If…