How can I find my purpose in life? Our elder has some wise words for a letter writer who is feeling lost. Dear EWC I first wrote to Elder Wisdom…
My teacher hates me!
Should I speak to her about it? I doubt very much that she hates you, says our elder. But you could pick a good moment to explain your concerns. Dear…
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…
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 the good news is that you can overcome this. Dear…
Too early for him to meet Mom?
I really like this guy, but my mom wanted to meet him before we even went on our first date! If he’s a decent guy, he’ll agree to meet her,…
Friendzoned by work boss crush?
He’s not my actual boss… so I could still date him, right? Managers have to be careful, says our elder. Best to back off. Dear EWC At work I have…
Fired for drinking at work
Oh, and the drunken texts to my co-worker. Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who knows he crossed a line. Dear EWC The other day I was…
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, says our elder. Try to agree some ground rules and…
Dad won’t take care of Mom
My mom has cancer and my dad is not stepping up — he won’t even give her enough medication. You need a support group, says our elder. Why not start…
Do we have to live together?
I love my boyfriend but living together made me anxious — so I moved out. Can our relationship work? There is more than one way to be in love, says…