My parents only see the negative me and it’s ruining my relationships with everyone else. It won’t be easy, says our elder. But you can — and must — break…
Mom won’t let me go — I’m 28!
I want to move in with my partner, but my controlling mom says she’ll disown me if I leave her. Surely I should be allowed to move on? Absolutely, says…
No, I won’t sleep with you Mom!
My parents are going through a rough patch, and my mom asked me to co-sleep with her — but I don’t want to. It’s not fair of your mom to…
A messed-up family and marriage
I’m ashamed and embarrassed about my family situation — and my fiancé’s family isn’t great either. Should we even be getting married? It’s not at all hopeless, says our elder,…
Don’t move back, Dad!
My dad left my mom and didn’t lift a finger when she was sick. Now he thinks he can just waltz back into our home. Help! Our elder shares her…
When Dad’s away…
My dad works abroad and my mom is seeing another man. Should I tell Dad? Absolutely not, says our elder. Be kind to both your parents. Dear EWC I am…
Why won’t Mom accept I’m gay?
My mother is very supportive of the LGBTQ+ community — except when it comes to her own daughter. In the absence of magic pixie dust, our elder tries to help…
I want the old Dad back
Since my dad was diagnosed with MS, our relationship hasn’t been the same. Take a deep breath, says our elder, and resist the temptation to argue with him. There are…
Stop racking up dental bills!
My mother-in-law keeps taking my kids to the dentist and expecting me to pay. Is that right? Absolutely not, says our elder. Make it clear that you are their mother….
I want my parents to divorce!
Can I give them an ultimatum? That’s a bit harsh, says our elder. Why not try sitting down and talking with them instead? Dear EWC I am 23 and an…