My boyfriend just moved into his own place, but he won’t let me have a key. You aren’t actually entitled to one, says our elder. But please tell me you’re…
Help me get outside!
I don’t want to spend all summer playing video games indoors. What can I do? Our elder helps an ambitious letter writer to make a plan of action. Dear EWC…
Did I waste my summer?
I’m doing an internship this summer, and I’m struggling — all the other interns are way ahead of me. Nothing lasts forever, says our elder. Take this opportunity to be…
Can’t she give us our space?
My mother-in-law is so needy! How can I get her to back off? She’s lonely, says our elder. Set some ground rules, and try to build a relationship with her…
Where’s my girl squad?
A letter writer is concerned that all her close friends are guys. Stop worrying, says our elder. Who needs bridesmaids anyway? Dear EWC From elementary school through 6th grade, about…
I want the old Dad back
Since my dad was diagnosed with MS, our relationship hasn’t been the same. Take a deep breath, says our elder, and resist the temptation to argue with him. There are…
We have unfinished business!
I’m obsessed with a family friend but she won’t talk to me. What can I do? Our elder has some blunt advice: Drop it now before she takes out a…
My BF spent his mom’s money
That’s a red flag, right? Absolutely, says our elder. If his behaviour is creeping you out, it’s time to listen to your gut. Dear EWC I’m in love with my…
I don’t want this job! I’m 14
My grandma says I have to work all summer but I just hate my job. Can I quit? I can see both sides, says our elder. The key is to…
Is my friend homophobic?
All was going well with my new friend until she discovered I once had a relationship with a woman. Now she won’t talk to me. It sounds like you might…