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Choosing My Path in Life
“But I really want to audition. I want to make a debut and make music that reaches people’s souls and give performances that makes them forget about reality for a little while.” Our Elder says: “You have many dreams of the type of life that you want. That is how it should be at your […]
What Should I Do?
“I was really worried that she thought I was dumb. I was also worried that she didn’t view me like everyone else.” Our Elder says: “An opinion from an unqualified, random, person should be given as much credence as an explanation of quantum mechanics from the burger flipper at your favorite hamburger joint.” Dear EWC, […]
Dating as a Queer Woman
“This past year I spent a lot of time trying to better understand what I was seeking and the type of partner I was looking for as well as the type of partner I wanted to be.” Our Elder says: “To rebuild trust in yourself, look at what did go right. You communicated clearly, respected […]
Confusion and Regret
“A lot of drama happened in school, a friend circle of mine cut off with me because of my relationship with him. His image isn’t that good in terms of girls/relationships in school but i still dated him because he reassured me a lot of things and i got convinced.” Our Elder says: “If it […]
Should I Stay in Temp Role?
“My dilemma is, I was offered a temp contract role for 6 months in a more professional, larger firm. I would have better opportunities to network and earn and possibly get my foot in the door but its uncertain.” Our Elder says: “Have you been able to talk to present or past employees of that […]
Why Do My Friends Abandon Me?
“I make new friends, but they all drift away and I feel lonely. What should I do?” Our Elder says: “People have their own troubles and can’t always be there even if they want to. But we usually get what we expect; have faith that good times are ahead.” Dear EWC, I made my New […]
Confronting the Rich Kids
I love my friend for standing up for herself… but the bullies are dragging me into it too. How can I get them to stop? Our elder would never advocate giving up on a friend, but has some tips on staying safe. Dear EWC OK so I’ve noticed something. There’s this group of guys at […]
Break-up? We Weren’t Together!
My roommate moved out because I told her we could never be a couple — and now she’s ranting about our “break-up” all over social media! Honor your feelings, says our elder. You might not recapture your friendship but you did the right thing. Dear EWC I had to tell a good friend she had […]
I Hate My Teammate
…but my coach says we have to be friends. Not true, says our elder. She’s like a work colleague — treat her with respect, but you certainly don’t have to be her friend. Dear EWC So I am in a predicament here. I am on a college tennis team and I don’t really get along […]
Is My Friend Homophobic?
All was going well with my new friend until she discovered I once had a relationship with a woman. Now she won’t talk to me. It sounds like you might be better off without her, says our elder. Dear EWC I’ve been becoming friends with someone and have spent almost every day for the past […]
