Whenever I post on social media or send an email, I completely overthink it. Can you help me stop stressing? Our elder helps this letter writer let go of perfection…
Partners in trauma
This letter writer is having family issues and doesn’t want to drag her boyfriend down. Separate your relationship from your trauma, says our elder. Then trust your gut. Dear…
Closing the distance
This letter writer is studying in the US, while her boyfriend is in the UK. Should she move there? Should he move here? One of you might need to be…
Long-distance love or the FBI?
My boyfriend lives across the pond – which makes my dream career in the CIA or FBI a little tricky. Our elder helps this letter writer assess her options. …
Forgiving my brother’s killer
My brother was killed in an accident when he was 10. Now the friend responsible wants my forgiveness. Only you can decide when the time is right, says our elder….
Help! I just realized I’m ugly
Makeup, skincare… I’ve tried everything. Give yourself a break, says our elder, and learn to love yourself. Trust me: this will get better. Dear EWC Growing up, I didn’t…
Should I give up music dreams?
I want to be a music major but my parents say I should choose security over my dreams. Analyze those dreams, says our elder – and form a backup plan….
Dating… but no dates
We hang out but it doesn’t feel like dating. Is this the guy for me? Enjoy your time together and take the time to assess the way you feel, says…
Single, stuck and scared
This 22-year-old letter writer feels that they have never done anything meaningful with their life. Our elder has some ideas about how to move forward. Dear EWC I’ve just…
Letting my emotions out
I bottle everything up until I have a full-on breakdown. Don’t judge yourself, says our elder. Keep clearing the decks and stop your emotions piling up. Dear EWC Hey,…