When dates collide, a friendship or a marriage may be at risk. Read on for our elder’s advice on how to keep both BFF and hubby happy. Dear EWC: My…
It takes two to make amends
When one neighbor offends another is it possible to rebuild a relationship? Our elder suggests taking that first step to find out. Dear EWC: I have a neighbor who has…
Stuck between friends
How do you patch up a rift between old friends and new? Sometimes you can’t say our elder, and some people aren’t worth the effort. Dear EWC: Hello, I have…
A frightful costume caper
Halloween is scary enough! Read on, if you dare, for a tale of one roommate’s friendship fears—and how our elder’s wickedly clever advice solved her duo costume dilemma. Dear EWC:…
How to help an autistic friend
It’s easy to walk away when a friendship is challenged. Our elder says sometimes we have to try a little harder to make it work. Dear EWC: Hello! I have…
Help them help you
You try to be a good friend but your friends don’t return the favor. Our elder says in times of distress, you may have to ask for the support you…
My school life is miserable
Bullied and ridiculed, it’s no wonder this student wants out! Before bailing on school, our elder suggests asking for help from the adults. Dear EWC: So there’s quite a few…
Don’t play the blame game
Yes, you made a mistake and you apologized. Our elder shares suggestions for letting go of the guilt and moving on. Dear EWC: Hello… Recently my friend told me while…
Risking a friendship for love
I’m afraid she won’t see me the way I see her. Our elder says it’s the chances you don’t take that you’ll regret. Dear EWC: Hey, I’ve been holding this…
Time to call it off—or is it?
When you’re not sure whether to hang in there or call it quits… Our elder weighs in on how to rebuild a relationship and when to let it go. Dear…