I just got married at 23. Are we supposed to be happy all the time? Marriage isn’t a fairy tale, says our elder. It takes work – but it is…
Should he go to the nudie bar?
Our elder has some wise words for a bride-to-be who is worried about what her fiancé might get up to on his bachelor party. Dear EWC I’m 24 years old…
Hands off my husband!
My gorgeous new neighbour won’t stop flirting with my husband. How can I get her to back off? You can’t change her behaviour, says our elder. But you can ask…
Trapped by $50k debts
I want to leave my partner for someone else, but we can’t afford to separate. And then there’s the kids… I know it’s not what you want to hear, says…
My selfish, nagging partner
He won’t even wear the smart watch I bought him for his birthday! He’s not making you happy, says our elder. It may be time to leave. Dear EWC…
It’s over – or is it?
This husband can’t work out whether or not his wife really wants to separate. Right now, you’re letting her make all the decisions, says our elder. It’s time to take…
He’s killing my love for him
Is his anger my fault? No, says our elder, but here’s what you can do to help both of you. Dear EWC: Hello, my husband and I have been together…
Lessons in adulting
She’s newly married and just starting college. He’s off to join the Army. Our elder offers a few ideas to help this newlywed become an independent adult. Dear EWC: Hello,…
Becoming a two-church family?
She’s not happy with their current church. Her husband wants to stay. Our elder offers several suggestions for reconciliation. Dear EWC: I have been unhappy in our church for about…
This husband’s in a holi-daze
She grew up celebrating holidays. He didn’t. Our elder offers a creative fix for being festive on your own. Dear EWC: Hello. Two years ago this week I married the…