I don’t know if I want to stay with my boyfriend but I don’t want to break his heart. Our elder counsels a 21 year old who’s never had a…
Partners in trauma
This letter writer is having family issues and doesn’t want to drag her boyfriend down. Separate your relationship from your trauma, says our elder. Then trust your gut. Dear…
Closing the distance
This letter writer is studying in the US, while her boyfriend is in the UK. Should she move there? Should he move here? One of you might need to be…
Long-distance love or the FBI?
My boyfriend lives across the pond – which makes my dream career in the CIA or FBI a little tricky. Our elder helps this letter writer assess her options. …
Dating… but no dates
We hang out but it doesn’t feel like dating. Is this the guy for me? Enjoy your time together and take the time to assess the way you feel, says…
His friends hate me
Well, I did cheat on him twice… This letter writer is back with her boyfriend, but his friends have concerns. They’re only trying to protect him, says our elder. Give…
He’s no good, but…
My summer fling keeps popping up and I can’t get him out of my head. Stop feeding your crush, says our elder, and let go of the fantasy. Dear…
Is my relationship healthy?
My partner has supported me through some tough times but she can be hurtful too. You deserve to be respected, says our elder. Is she the right partner for you?…
I’m sorry I broke your heart
This letter writer can’t stop thinking about a guy from her hometown but she hurt him very badly. Make it as right as you can, says our elder. Apologize, and…
I need to be alone
A letter writer needs space to grieve her former relationship – but her current boyfriend is in the way. You know what you need, says our elder. Give yourself that…