My health kick inspired my friend to make some changes of her own — but now she won’t stop talking about it! How can I get her to stop? Our…
Can I do my friend’s job?
My friend got fired, and now I’ve been asked to apply for her old job. Would it be disloyal to go for it? Absolutely not, says our elder. If she’s…
Roommate versus family — help!
I like living with my roommate but my family is pressuring me to move closer to them. Our elder has some questions — like, why so much pressure from your…
Can’t share my secret grief
A letter writer wants to tell her friends about an old friend who died, but is worried about being seen as an attention seeker. Tell them, urges our elder —…
So happy for you! *grits teeth*
A letter writer feels like a bad friend because they’re jealous of their BFF’s success. Not at all, says our elder — it’s normal to feel that way, but it…
Can I follow my ex therapist?
A letter writer really misses her former therapist and is wondering if she should follow her on Instagram. Bad idea, says our elder. Bad. Idea. Dear EWC I saw a…
I never see my friends IRL
I make friends easily enough, but I never want to get together with them. Is there something wrong with me? Well, you might want to make the effort with one…
I can’t talk to my friend IRL!
A letter writer is happy that she’s made a new friend on Instagram — but they’re too shy to talk to each other in real life. Can our elder help…
I just miss my best friend!
When best friends end up at different schools, is it selfish to want things to be the same as before? Not at all, says our elder — but you can…
Will my BFF reunion be awkward?
A letter writer is thrilled to be back in touch with her ex best friend, but she’s nervous about their first friend date in two years. Our elder has some…