A letter writer is so ashamed of her body that she won’t let her boyfriend see her without her top. Stop chasing perfection, says our elder — I’m pretty sure…
Confronting the rich kids
I love my friend for standing up for herself… but the bullies are dragging me into it too. How can I get them to stop? Our elder would never advocate…
Not that I’m interfering…
…but should I tell my roommate’s girlfriends that he’s two-timing them? A letter writer doesn’t want to see other women get hurt; our elder advises her to tread carefully. Dear…
Should I move in with him?
Living with my boyfriends has never worked out before, but this one is different… He sounds like a keeper, agrees our elder. Dear EWC I am a 24 year old…
I can’t do downtime
A letter writer is struggling with feelings of guilt every time they stop being “productive”. It’s all about balance, explains our elder. Dear EWC Hello! I have recently noticed that…
Stop the negativity, Mom!
My narcissistic mother is ruining my life, says a letter writer. You need to get away from her as soon as possible, advises our elder. Dear EWC My mom is…
Abandoned on the dancefloor
A mother was denied the traditional mother/son dance at her son’s wedding — and it broke her heart. It might be time to let this go, advises our elder. Dear…
My husband gave me herpes!
He thought it was a yeast infection… Ouch, says our elder. I can see how much this hurts, but try not to let it define your lives. Dear EWC…
College turned bro into a jerk
A letter writer’s brother went to college and now he won’t stop fighting with their mom. Stay out of their arguments, says our elder, and tell yourself the things you…
Do our moms want me spanked?
My girlfriend says I need a spanking — and now I’m worried that she’s been discussing it with our moms. I doubt it, says our elder, but it sounds like…