My lying husband said he was going for dinner with a colleague — but I found him at the strip club! Can I ever trust him again? Our elder is…
What will I do if you die?
A letter writer’s husband has cancer, but he’s in denial about just how sick he is. How can she get him to talk to her about their finances? Our elder…
Bullied by my in-laws
My in-laws’ behavior is so hurtful that I’m considering divorce. Our elder says: it’s time your husband had a word with them. Dear EWC I have been with my husband…
He’s a 10, I’m a 4
A letter writer doesn’t feel that she deserves her wonderful husband. Can our elder convince her otherwise? Dear EWC My husband is by far the sweetest, kindest, smartest, funniest, most…
I want cuddles, not gifts!
Gifts are not the same as affection. Can our elder help a newly married couple speak the same language? Dear EWC Hello, I’m 21 years old and have been married…
“No sex until you behave!”
A letter writer’s husband has refused to have sex with her until she agrees to another child. Dear EWC My husband has a child from a previous relationship. And he…
Why can’t I come on vacation?
A letter writer’s mother-in-law wants to take her kids on vacation without her. Is it wrong to feel hurt? Not necessarily, says our elder — but it’s not your children’s…
Double wedding, anyone?
My boyfriend’s brother just scooped our wedding. Should we cancel? Our elder has a suggestion… Dear EWC My boyfriend and I were planning on getting married on my birthday, which…
They’re his friends, not mine
I moved country to be with my husband but I really don’t like his friends. Don’t let him take you for granted, says our elder. Dear EWC My husband and…
A party invite with strings
I’m a guest! Do I have to get there early and help? Our elder advises a letter writer who’s rowing with her husband about party etiquette. Dear EWC My husband…