A letter writer’s mother-in-law wants to take her kids on vacation without her. Is it wrong to feel hurt? Not necessarily, says our elder — but it’s not your children’s…
I deleted all my friends!
A letter writer distanced herself from her friendship group before she started college. Did she do the right thing? Our elder weighs in. Dear EWC I am in my second…
Can I stage an intervention?
A grandmother is desperate to get her granddaughter away from her controlling husband. Our elder urges caution. Dear EWC I believe that my 24-year-old granddaughter is being emotionally abused. She…
He won’t meet my friends!
A letter writer’s boyfriend never wants to go out with other friends. Is this a big deal? Absolutely, says our elder. Dear EWC I’m 19 and my boyfriend is 21….
My son is suicidal…
… and he won’t go to counseling. How can I help him, asks a letter writer. I wish I could give you a magic answer, confesses our elder. Dear EWC:…
I love him — but he’s not real!
A letter writer is in love with a fictional character on TV. Can our elder help? Dear EWC I recently started watching a show and fell in love with one…
I got my period at school!
Should I be embarrassed, asks a letter writer. Not at all, says our elder. It happens to everyone. Dear EWC I was on my period last Friday and I bled…
He’s a naturist and she’s 22!
A letter writer is concerned about her boyfriend’s relationship with his new employee. You’re right to be troubled, says our elder. Dear EWC I am 45 years old and have…
A Christmas gift for Granddad
What can I buy for a man who says he has everything? You’ve come to the right place, says our elder… Dear EWC With Christmas a month away, I have…
Why can’t she be my mom?
A letter writer really, really misses a coworker who left her job. Can our elder help her? Dear EWC I’ve grown attached to my coworker. She’s 53 and I’m 26,…