Should he have to pay for it? Our elder helps a letter writer who’s feeling guilty about expecting his friend to foot the bill. Dear EWC Last night I had…
A one word reply?
My best friend can’t be bothered to text me properly. Is she a fake? Everyone communicates differently, says our elder. But sit down and have a conversation. Dear EWC There’s…
She called me a fake bitch!
My friend fell out with me — and her husband is my husband’s best friend! How can I make it right? Talk it over with your husband, says our elder….
“My friend fancies you”
My friend asked me to approach a boy and ask for his Snapchat username, and I said no. Am I a bad friend? Absolutely not, says our elder. She was…
Grand Canyon or summer job?
My friend is planning a summer road trip but I don’t know if I should go. Can we really do Florida to the Grand Canyon in a week? It sounds…
I talk to my teddy bear
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…