He called me to confess and I was completely blindsided. Help! You can’t guarantee a good outcome, says our elder. But you might be able to limit the damage. Dear…
My friend broke my $500 guitar!
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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…