
E. Jean
I write the ASK E. JEAN column in ELLE magazine. Incredibly it's the longest, currently-running advice column in American publishing. I live in a little cabin on an island (it's about the size of a mattress) in upstate New York. I used to write for Saturday Night Live and was a contributing editor to Esquire and Outside. I have noticed one thing about writing: when I get stuck I find that walking into the kitchen sixty or seventy times to eat something really helps.

Ask E. Jean: The Five Steps for Ending a Relationship
Guilt free.

Ask E. Jean: It's Hard for Me to Be Around My Pregnant Friends
I've had multiple miscarriages and am reminded of them whenever I see their baby bumps. How do I cope with this?

Ask E. Jean: I Love Him, But I'm Against Marriage
Marriage is like a death sentence to me. Do I have to give in to keep him?

Ask E. Jean: Can I Ask Him Not to Have a Bachelor Party?
I don't want my guy seeing, admiring, or being turned on by other naked women.

Ask E. Jean: Is It Ever Okay to Ask My Co-Workers About Their Salaries?
I want to get an idea of how much my co-workers make to negotiate my salary when the time comes.

Ask E. Jean: I Just Had My First Heartbreak—Where Do I Go From Here?
How do I keep going on with my life?

Ask E. Jean: Should I Be Worried My New Husband Holds Petty Grudges?
He's punishing me over the silliest thing!

Ask E. Jean: What's the Breakup Protocol With a Friend?
This girl is a nightmare....

Ask E. Jean: Should I Get Dinner With My Ex?
He hurt me so much, and I made a new life elsewhere. Now he's here, visiting, and wants to see me.

Ask E. Jean: Is 30 Too Late to Start Over in My Career?
I’m a teacher, unmotivated and unhappy. I can’t help dreaming of a new career involving my creativity and passion!

Ask E. Jean: Do I Have to Choose Between Family and Career?

Ask E. Jean: Should I Let My Freeloading Boyfriend Move In?
He's loving and great at chores but really just struggling in life.

Ask E. Jean: I'm Jealous of My Boyfriend

Ask E. Jean: Can I Choose My Best Friend Over My Sister For My Maid of Honor?
My twin sister is just so hurtful to me and my fiancé.

Ask E. Jean: How Do I Choose Between the Two Men Who Proposed to Me?
They couldn't be more different.

Ask E. Jean: My Sister Is Way Too Judgemental and Controlling
She needs a drink--or two.

Ask E. Jean: Should I "Forget" to Invite a Friend to My Wedding?
He's a hoot and my family loves him, but let him have two drinks and he gets loud and lewd.

Ask E. Jean: I'm Dating a Man My Mother Hates
I understand her concern and anxiety—I do! But should that stop me from pursuing the first man I have ever truly loved?

Ask E. Jean: What's the Best Course of Action After Being Fired?
With six great years at a company, I was canned because I played a practical joke.

Ask E. Jean: Am I Too Much of a People Magnet?
Guys (and girls!) flock to me for my looks and money, but how do I tell who actually likes me for who I am?

Ask E. Jean: Do I Choose the Dream Guy or Dream City?
I have the chance to move to New York, but he won't come with me.

Ask E. Jean: Why Hasn't He Called?
I didn't like him that much, but still.

Ask E. Jean: How to Cope When Your Ex Gets Engaged
Three tips for taking the high road.

Ask E. Jean: Is It Bad If My Boyfriend and I Have Separate Beds?
He's so great with everything else but says he just cannot fall asleep next to anyone.

Ask E. Jean: How Do I Become Famous in the Beauty World?
I'm a Manhattan hairdresser and I want to grow my brand.

Ask E. Jean: What Is Girl Code, Exactly?
I've been finding myself in some questionable situations that somehow or other always come down to potential violations.

Ask E. Jean: My Coworker Got Engaged to My Ex
He broke my heart, and it kills me seeing them together. How do I not hate them?

Ask E. Jean: My Boyfriend Makes It Impossible for Me to Save Money
I want to stick to a budget, but my boyfriend wants to go out all the time and doesn't offer to pay for me. How do I make this work?