My friends want me to get with this guy, but I like someone else. What should I do? Be honest, says our elder — but let him down gently. Dear…
Mom’s paranoia is outta control
I’m about to go to college, but worried about my mom — her conspiracy theories are increasingly wacky! Ask for help, says our elder, but don’t let it get in…
Can I go back to dance class?
The thing is, my dance teacher reported my boyfriend for statutory rape. Put yourself in her shoes, says our elder, and take the high road. And for sure, keep on…
My teacher blanks me!
I got to know one of my teachers as a mentor, but now he won’t talk to me. Should I try to mend the relationship? Our elder has some tips…
You’re at the strip club, liar!
My lying husband said he was going for dinner with a colleague — but I found him at the strip club! Can I ever trust him again? Our elder is…
I never see my friends IRL
I make friends easily enough, but I never want to get together with them. Is there something wrong with me? Well, you might want to make the effort with one…
Sick of mom’s user siblings
My mom’s brothers and sisters are just using her for money, and I can’t stand it anymore. Tread carefully, says our elder — it’s her problem, not yours. Dear EWC…
It’s a date, not a hangout!
A letter writer and his friend are going to try and take their relationship out of the friend zone. How can they make their first proper date feel romantic? Our…
My stepdaughter is stealing!
Every time my stepdaughter comes round, my daughter’s toys go missing. Can I bar her from my house? I think you might be overreacting a little, warns our elder. Dear…
You said what at work?!
A letter writer made a dumb joke at work and she just can’t get over the embarrassment. Don’t worry, says our elder — it will all feel better in time….