She even blamed me for burning the cookies. What can I do? If you’ve ever had trouble getting your voice heard, our elder has some tried and tested strategies. …
Cross-dresser can’t tell Mom
It’s tricky dressing like a girl when you live next door to your parents. Our elder has some advice and encouragement for a man whose fiancé is fine with it—but…
A teen boy filmed me naked
And even worse, it was my daughter’s boyfriend! How on earth can I talk to them about this? Our elder suggests some ways to tackle a tricky conversation. Dear…
Is it rude not to eat lunch?
When you invite people to lunch and all they do is drink coffee, is it normal to feel annoyed? Absolutely, agrees our elder. These people have no manners: Chow down…
I just want to hide in the stockroom
A letter writer worries that her managers want her out front just because she’s pretty. Can our elder convince her to step out of her comfort zone? Dear EWC…
How can I gain muscle?
A 15-year-old worries that his legs look thin and small. How can he get more confidence around girls? Our elder has some advice to help build muscle slowly—and safely. …
Is my friend still engaged?
There’s something missing from her latest Facebook post. Is there a tactful way to ask about it? Our elder helps a letter writer with a very modern etiquette question….
Ew! He smells… down there
After five months of dating, her boyfriend’s annoying habits are starting to get to her. Our elder thinks perhaps he’s not the one—could it be time to find a new…
Am I a backstabber?
A letter writer wants to know: is it OK to keep making out with her best friend’s ex? Well, she may not be a bad person, but she’s not…
Help! Everyone knows I watch porn
When you start a new school, the last thing you want is for everyone to know about your porn habit. Can our elder come up with some strategies to…