A letter writer was devastated after having to give away their kitten due to a cat allergy. Our elder can sympathize. Dear EWC So recently this summer I got something…
My sister thinks I’m a servant!
A letter writer’s sister takes sibling squabbles to a whole new level. Can our elder help him find some strategies to deal with her behavior? Dear EWC I am a…
Is my nephew normal?
When I babysit my three-year-old nephew, he seems a bit slow. Should I tell his mother? Sit tight, says our elder. Dear EWC I’ve been watching my nephew and little…
Why am I the ugly sister?
A letter writer feels ugly and unloveable. Hang in there, says our elder. Things really do get better. Dear EWC Growing up, I didn’t think I was ugly. I didn’t…
My uncle is creeping me out
A letter writer’s uncle started messaging her, and then it all got uncomfortable. Should she tell her family? Our elder has some sage advice. Dear EWC Recently my uncle started…
The interviewer said what?
A letter writer’s fiancé started getting inappropriate WhatsApp messages after a job interview. What can she do? The law is on her side, says our elder. Dear EWC Hi, I…
Am I being too clingy?
A letter writer feels upset when her boyfriend goes away. Is she overreacting? Erm, kinda, says our elder. It’s important to have your own life too. Dear EWC My boyfriend…
Should I sleep around?
A letter writer wonders if she’ll stop getting bullied if she starts sleeping with people. It’s not the best way to make friends, says our elder. Dear EWC I am…
Did I steal his job?
A letter writer filled in for a colleague, and now he’s lost his job. What can she say to him next time they meet? Just be sincere, advises our elder….
A date in the park
A letter writer wants to know if it’s OK to take a date to an event where he’ll be working. Not the best idea, says our elder; try wooing her…