Our volunteers at ElderWisdomCircle dispense such wise, warm-hearted advice that we couldn’t resist sharing some gems with you too. If you want to ask for advice right now check out the ask for advice page.
We post a new problem and the advice here twice per week so check back regularly (or subscribe) to find out what’s bothering our young letter writers, and what their wise older mentors have to say about it.
I hope you’ll feel inspired to apply their wisdom to your own life—and remember, if there’s something on your mind, our elders are always here to help.
Doug Meckelson
Founder
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 ...
I talk to my teddy bear
I’m so socially awkward that I have no-one else to talk to. You are not alone, says our elder. But ...
Roommate thinks I’m useless
I recently moved in with my best friend and it’s not going well. It’s time you stood up for yourself, ...
Am I being childish?
I fell out with a friend, but my husband still met up with her for business. He should have stuck ...
America or my girlfriend?
My family wants to move back to the US, but the thing is, there’s this girl… You will meet many ...
My friend won’t talk to me
I get that she’s struggling. But I was there for her; why can’t she be there for me? Just let ...
Mom called me a liar
My mom accused me of lying, and then she spied on me. Stay calm, says our elder, and try to ...
Happy birthday — you’re dumped!
I want to break up with a boy I’ve been dating, but I don’t want to do it just before ...
I don’t love my newborn son
Am I a monster? Certainly not, says our elder. You can still be a good dad. Leave yourself open to ...
Where are my college friends?
It’s not like I haven’t tried… Our elder has some advice for a student who’s finding campus life lonely. Dear ...