He’s starting work; I’m still at school. Do we still have a chance, asks a letter writer. Embrace change, says our elder, and make the most of the time you…
Help! He’s a terrible kisser!
My boyfriend is great but he can’t kiss! What can I do? Communication is key, says our elder. Dear EWC The guy I’m seeing is really nice but when it…
Love for my boss is in the stars
I’m 18; he’s 31… but we are both Virgos. Can I start acting on my feelings for my boss? Never mind the age gap, says our elder—think carefully about your…
Can’t help joking around
When my boyfriend wants to have a serious talk, I just crack jokes. How can I stop feeling awkward? Our elder has some advice on learning to communicate. Dear EWC…
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…
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…
Am I being mean to a widower?
A letter writer doesn’t share many interests with the man she is dating, but she feels mean breaking it off. Can our elder help? Dear EWC A friend I have…
Help! I bombarded my camp crush
When you meet someone at camp and send him way too many messages, things can get awkward. Don’t apologize, says our elder, and hold your head high. Dear EWC So,…
Neglected after kidney transplant
A letter writer is feeling shut out after her boyfriend’s kidney transplant. Is a cuddle too much to ask for? Be patient with your patient, says our elder. Dear EWC…
I can change! No, really
He got drunk and insulted his girlfriend but now he wants her back. That depends on how she’s feeling, says our elder. Dear EWC So for the last couple of…