It was good at first but now I’m starting to feel used. The friends with benefits arrangement is full of flaws, says our elder. This guy is not the one….
I always play build-a-boyfriend
He could do with a makeover… but am I being a control freak? Not if you tread carefully, says our elder. Dear EWC I am 20 years old, in college,…
Quarantine relationship cracks
My boyfriend is not supporting me through quarantine — he won’t talk on the phone or Facetime. Should we break up? He does sound detached, says our elder. Maybe you…
My HS crush — I’m 29!
I can’t stop thinking about my old high school crush and can’t stop Facebook stalking him. Help! Our elder has some tips for a letter writer whose 14-year-old heart is…
Stay friends with drinking ex?
My boyfriend just broke things off because he wants to fix himself — but he still wants to be friends. Should we? Our elder has some very specific advice for…
Friendzoned by work boss crush?
He’s not my actual boss… so I could still date him, right? Managers have to be careful, says our elder. Best to back off. Dear EWC At work I have…
Do we have to live together?
I love my boyfriend but living together made me anxious — so I moved out. Can our relationship work? There is more than one way to be in love, says…
Stuck in a rut
I’ve been with my fiancé for ten years and I’m not sure I want to stay with him. Think of the future, says our elder. Have a talk with him;…
BF’s bro tempts me every time
I’m sleeping with my best friend’s brother — we are risking a lot but we can’t stop. Our elder is in no doubt about the right thing to do. Dear…
They won’t even meet him!
My parents don’t approve of my boyfriend, but they haven’t even met him yet. How can I bring them together? Your parents are only trying to keep you safe, says…