I’m so socially awkward that I have no-one else to talk to. You are not alone, says our elder. But the good news is that you can overcome this. Dear…
Roommate thinks I’m useless
I recently moved in with my best friend and it’s not going well. It’s time you stood up for yourself, says our elder. Try to agree some ground rules and…
Should I dm my first love?
I found my first crush on Instagram — should I get in touch? Go for it, says our elder. Otherwise you’ll never know. Dear EWC In elementary school, I had…
My friend won’t talk to me
I get that she’s struggling. But I was there for her; why can’t she be there for me? Just let her know you are there for her when she’s ready,…
Can I rescue my online friend?
I have an online friend in another state whose parents are abusive. Can she come and live with me? Be careful, warns our elder. She might not be who she…
Is it my fault she’s depressed?
I hooked up with my best friend’s crush, and now she keeps telling me I’m the reason she’s depressed. You can’t give someone depression, says our elder. You deserve better…
Where are my college friends?
It’s not like I haven’t tried… Our elder has some advice for a student who’s finding campus life lonely. Dear EWC I’m writing today because I feel very lonely. It’s…
She says she’s always right!
My friend is rude and clingy, but she’s making me the bad guy. Help! She’s playing the blame game, says our elder — but you don’t have to join in….
My homophobic ex friend
I came out on Instagram and my friend left a snarky comment. What should I do? Well done for not letting his narrow-mindedness bother you, says our elder. Ignore him,…
I’m just the unwanted friend
After starting high school I’ve made some new friends, but I don’t feel like I really belong yet. Give it time, says our elder. It will get better! Dear EWC…