I want to move in with my partner but my mom says she will disown me. I’m 29! She is a black hole of neediness, says our elder. I suggest…
My wife and her projects
After losing her job, my wife has kept herself busy with “projects”, but I’m worried she’s neglecting our kids. She’s doing what is best for her mental health right now,…
No more favors for my FIL
My in-laws are always asking for us to do stuff and my wife can’t say no. Our elder has some tips on how to establish boundaries. Dear EWC My wife…
“Nothing in common”
My husband won’t change the record. Do you think he wants me to leave? Don’t give up, says our elder. Find some new interests that both of you can enjoy….
Too close to his ex in-laws
My husband is close to his ex wife’s family and it makes me feel so insecure. Should I just suck it up? I can understand your discomfort, says our elder….
He called me his ex’s name!
My husband called me by his ex-wife’s name. Should it still bother me? We all have a mental burp once in a while, says our elder. Let it go. Dear…
Stay or get married? I’m 16
I met this girl who lives in another state. I know she’s the one. Should I leave home and marry her? I met my own wife young, says our elder….
I know I’ll be a widow
How should I prepare? Our elder has some advice for a letter writer contemplating life on her own. Dear EWC My husband has been drinking a six-pack + of beer…
I’m scared of marriage
My parents did not have a great relationship and I have a fear of marriage. What can I do? A fear of marriage is not uncommon, says our elder. Try…
It’s my eating disorder, OK?
I beat my eating disorder but my husband’s nagging is putting my recovery at risk. He sounds like a backseat driver, says our elder. Maybe you could help him find…