Our elder advises a college student whose parents are happy to pay his rent, or buy him a car — but not both. The important thing is to stay in…
My friends weren’t there for me
I managed to leave my toxic boyfriend but now I feel distant from my friends. Stop beating up on yourself, says our elder, and find someone you can talk to…
I’ve turned into a stranger!
After an exchange year abroad, I don’t feel like the same person anymore. Should I tell my friends? Congratulations on embracing the experience so fully, says our elder. Don’t worry;…
A career in Germany?
I want to move to Germany to be with my boyfriend — but what can I do as a career? Slow down, says our elder. You’re only 16! Dear EWC…
Was I wrong to chase happiness?
I got my dream job… but I miss my friends and family back home. Should you chase happiness? I have asked the same thing myself, says our elder. The important…
I agreed to be a SAHM…
… but my husband is not stepping up! What can I do? It’s great that you discussed staying at home before you had children, says our elder. But now you…
My new friend did blackface!
I thought he was kidding, but he wasn’t. Should I say something? It’s definitely time for a conversation, says our elder. This is a real teachable moment. Dear EWC I…
Should I tell my 30-year crush?
I’ve been in love with a woman in my town for over 30 years, but she’s happily married. Should I tell her how I feel? Our elder doesn’t think that…
He just scrolls when we talk
My husband is on deployment, but every time we have a call, he just looks at social media. How can I stop feeling like a failure? You are not a…
I can’t keep dating my boss…
… but if I leave him to move home, I’ll be back where I started. Your life has progressed, says our elder. So even if you do move home, you…