My best friend has feelings for me, and now it’s really awkward — he keeps buying me unwanted gifts and won’t let me date anyone else. Treat him with caution,…
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…
I’m not going if he’s going!
A letter writer has tickets for the event of a lifetime, but his best friend is already going with another friend — and it’s someone he can’t stand. Should he…
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…
Not that I’m interfering…
…but should I tell my roommate’s girlfriends that he’s two-timing them? A letter writer doesn’t want to see other women get hurt; our elder advises her to tread carefully. Dear…
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…
Bad manners? Or Just Being a Responsible Employee
“My friend hung up on me abruptly to deal with work. I feel insulted.” Our Elder says: “Let it go, he had to do his job. But why was he…
Friend or competitor?
This letter writer is feeling annoyed and suspects that her friend is in competition with her. That sounds about right, says our elder. Here’s how to spot a fake friend….
Why do I feel so lonely?
You’re grieving the loss of a friend, says our elder. The key is to take a moment and stay with your feelings. Dear EWC I (16,m) have been feeling…
My best friend abandoned me
It’s destroyed all my self-confidence. It’s natural to feel sad, says our elder, but recognize that you deserve better. Chalk it up to experience, and move on. Dear EWC…