My ex has moved on and I don’t care if his new partner is nice! Our elder has some empathetic words for a letter writer who is struggling with her…
Mom’s paranoia is outta control
I’m about to go to college, but worried about my mom — her conspiracy theories are increasingly wacky! Ask for help, says our elder, but don’t let it get in…
Sick of mom’s user siblings
My mom’s brothers and sisters are just using her for money, and I can’t stand it anymore. Tread carefully, says our elder — it’s her problem, not yours. Dear EWC…
Go back to work, dad!
A letter writer is worried about his dad — he’s not been the same since he retired. Do our elders have any tips on how to cope? Dear EWC My…
Flaky wedding guests
I missed out on my dream wedding the first time — and now it looks like it’s about to happen again! Should I cancel? Our elder suggests taking it down…
Dad, about my birthday party…
When your parents divorce, can you invite them both to your birthday? Our elder has some tips on how to avoid the awkwardness. Dear EWC My parents just barely separated…
I feel like a freeloader
A letter writer feels bad about their parents paying for everything. Our elders are charmed by this unusual 17-year-old. Dear EWC I hope you’re having a good day so far….
Aisle not walk with my father!
My niece wants my husband to give her away at her wedding instead of her father — and now I’m stuck in the middle! Our elder has some advice to…
Where’s my college fund?
Why are my parents so obsessed with my school grades if they won’t help me get to college? Our elder has some ideas on how to ask for more support….
She’s not part of the family!
A letter writer is flying out her son to see his grandmother, but she doesn’t want him to bring his wife. Our elder is not impressed with this attitude. Dear…