My daughter’s future mother-in-law has been off with me — but now she wants money for a baby shower. Should I pay? Yes, says our elder. She’s been rude, but…
Stay friends with drinking ex?
My boyfriend just broke things off because he wants to fix himself — but he still wants to be friends. Should we? Our elder has some very specific advice for…
Oh. I’m back here again.
How can I find my purpose in life? Our elder has some wise words for a letter writer who is feeling lost. Dear EWC I first wrote to Elder Wisdom…
My teacher hates me!
Should I speak to her about it? I doubt very much that she hates you, says our elder. But you could pick a good moment to explain your concerns. Dear…
It’s my eating disorder, OK?
I beat my eating disorder but my husband’s nagging is putting my recovery at risk. He sounds like a backseat driver, says our elder. Maybe you could help him find…
I talk to my teddy bear
I’m so socially awkward that I have no-one else to talk to. You are not alone, says our elder. But the good news is that you can overcome this. Dear…
Too early for him to meet Mom?
I really like this guy, but my mom wanted to meet him before we even went on our first date! If he’s a decent guy, he’ll agree to meet her,…
Friendzoned by work boss crush?
He’s not my actual boss… so I could still date him, right? Managers have to be careful, says our elder. Best to back off. Dear EWC At work I have…
Fired for drinking at work
Oh, and the drunken texts to my co-worker. Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who knows he crossed a line. Dear EWC The other day I was…
Roommate thinks I’m useless
I recently moved in with my best friend and it’s not going well. It’s time you stood up for yourself, says our elder. Try to agree some ground rules and…