This sophomore’s set on a career as a writer and becoming the family’s first college grad. If you keep pursuing your passion, says our elder, anything is possible. Dear EWC:…
I’m jealous of my model BF
How do you keep envy from killing a relationship? Learn to be happy with yourself, our elder advises. And then learn to be happy for others. Here’s how. Dear EWC:…
Ending a long-distance love
It’s never easy to break up. Here’s what our elder has to say about mending a broken heart from afar. Dear EWC: Last year I was in a relationship for…
I want kids; he hates them!
How do I talk to my boyfriend without giving him an ultimatum? You don’t want to store up heartache for the future, says our elder. Talk to him before it’s…
The six month itch
Whenever I get into something, I’m interested for six months max. It’s making me scared to start anything new. Embrace it, says our elder. You’re 14 — this is your…
My HS crush — I’m 29!
I can’t stop thinking about my old high school crush and can’t stop Facebook stalking him. Help! Our elder has some tips for a letter writer whose 14-year-old heart is…
I want to work with the dead
My family says I’ve always been a little morbid… so how do I find a career working with dead people? Our elder has some wide-ranging suggestions: have you considered cosmetology…
Butt out, mom-in-law!
My mother in law can’t accept that I’m capable of looking after her precious boy. Our elder can empathize — and has some strategies to try. Dear EWC I don’t…
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…
My boss won’t pay me…
And the trouble is, she’s also my friend! Our elder advises a letter writer to forget about the friendship element and take some action. Dear EWC Hello, I’m having trouble…