A letter writer wonders if she’ll stop getting bullied if she starts sleeping with people. It’s not the best way to make friends, says our elder. Dear EWC I am…
Did I steal his job?
A letter writer filled in for a colleague, and now he’s lost his job. What can she say to him next time they meet? Just be sincere, advises our elder….
A date in the park
A letter writer wants to know if it’s OK to take a date to an event where he’ll be working. Not the best idea, says our elder; try wooing her…
Am I being mean to a widower?
A letter writer doesn’t share many interests with the man she is dating, but she feels mean breaking it off. Can our elder help? Dear EWC A friend I have…
I can give it all up except weed
Our elder has some support and encouragement for a 15-year-old letter writer who is affected by illegal drugs. Dear EWC I’m 15 years old and have tried so many illegal…
As if summer never happened
Why does eighth grade feel just the same as seventh grade? A letter writer craves change at school; our elder encourages him to be the change. Dear EWC Hello! I…
BF keeps Snapchatting my crush
It was funny the first time but now it’s a drag. How can I stop my friend responding for me? Keep your phone away from her for a start, says…
Help! I bombarded my camp crush
When you meet someone at camp and send him way too many messages, things can get awkward. Don’t apologize, says our elder, and hold your head high. Dear EWC So,…
I was that person at office bash
A letter writer harassed his co-workers at an office party—but he was so drunk he doesn’t remember. Don’t worry, says our elder; the humiliation will fade over time. Dear EWC…
Should I stay or should I go?
My partner needs me overseas; my adult son needs me here. How can I be with both of them at the same time? It’s a tough one, says our elder….