When my boyfriend wants to have a serious talk, I just crack jokes. How can I stop feeling awkward? Our elder has some advice on learning to communicate. Dear EWC…
Out of the kitchen, into the gym
Can our letter writer break out of his barista job and into the fitness industry? Think like a thoroughbred, says our elder, and run your own race. Dear EWC Hello,…
Love for my boss is in the stars
I’m 18; he’s 31… but we are both Virgos. Can I start acting on my feelings for my boss? Never mind the age gap, says our elder—think carefully about your…
How can I make her listen?
A college student is frustrated that her older friend does all the talking. Our elder has some advice on how to open up the conversation. Dear EWC Hello, I’m at…
Let down by my mentors
Why won’t my bosses help me, asks a stressed-out letter writer. Our elder has some career tips to get around a disappointing boss. Dear EWC Dear Elder, I am feeling…
Fed up of paying for his BF
My husband’s friend keeps hitting him up for money when I am not around. How can I make this stop, asks a letter writer. Our elder advises getting some professional…
I raised my neighbor’s baby
A letter writer cared for her neighbor’s baby for almost a year—but now she’s no longer needed and she misses her desperately. You’ve done something amazing, says our elder; remember…
I feel like a disappointment
This letter writer has a long list of things that she thinks is wrong with her. Don’t be so hard on yourself, says our elder. Consider therapy, and try a…
My friend is so selfish
How can I get her to listen to me? Ask her questions, observe how she interacts with others, and sit down and have a serious talk with her, says our…
Let me out into the real world!
My parents have given me everything but now it’s time to prove myself. Take it step by step, says our elder. Explore what you want to do and gain some…