After an exchange year abroad, I don’t feel like the same person anymore. Should I tell my friends? Congratulations on embracing the experience so fully, says our elder. Don’t worry;…
My new friend did blackface!
I thought he was kidding, but he wasn’t. Should I say something? It’s definitely time for a conversation, says our elder. This is a real teachable moment. Dear EWC I…
Ew! Stop with the PDA already!
My best friend and her boyfriend are always making out and now I hate hanging out with them. You can’t change their behaviour, says our elder. But you can try…
My friend has cancer
How will I cope without her? It will take some time to adjust, says our elder, but now it’s your turn to be there for your friend. Dear EWC I…
Is my co-worker a creep?
He said he liked my dimples — but it’s clear we’re just friends, right? Erm… sounds like he might want a bit more than that, says our elder. Trust your…
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…
Will I make friends at camp?
It’s my first time at summer camp — how can I make friends? You got this, says our elder. Life is always about trying something new. Dear EWC I am…
Blackmailed into a friendship
My ‘friend’ has sucked all the happiness out of my life — but he uses emotional blackmail to keep me around. Our elder has some advice on how to pull…
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…
Back off! I don’t want gifts
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,…