A letter writer said no to girl’s night and now she feels guilty. Let go of your dependent friend, says our elder. Dear EWC Friends for 20+ years and now…
Not so woke after all
A freshman is disappointed when her socially conscious friend mocks a disabled girl in their class. Try showing her how to behave, suggests our elder. Dear EWC I’m a 15-year-old…
Should I sleep around?
A letter writer wonders if she’ll stop getting bullied if she starts sleeping with people. It’s not the best way to make friends, says our elder. Dear EWC I am…
BF keeps Snapchatting my crush
It was funny the first time but now it’s a drag. How can I stop my friend responding for me? Keep your phone away from her for a start, says…
Should I buy a baby gift?
My friend’s daughter needs help—but is she taking us all for a ride? It’s always best to err on the side of generosity, counsels our elder. Dear EWC A church…
The new guy called me a slut
There’s a new boy in her friendship group and he’s straight-up rude and offensive. Our elder has some advice on how to stop the body-shaming. Dear EWC Hi! I am…
Ghosted by my BF
And now she’s branded me a fake! A letter writer wonders what she did wrong; our elder warns that she may never find out, but has some tips on how…
Help! My friend is crushing on me
I already have a boyfriend. How can I make him stop? If he’s making you uncomfortable then you need to have a conversation, advises our elder. Dear EWC Hello…
Can I be a friend and a boss?
It’s not easy keeping people in line when you’re new to the role, finds a letter writer. Our elder has the experience to help her strike a balance. EWC…
I’m awkward around the new girl
Will my friends ditch me if I can’t win her over? Our elder puzzles over the dynamics of the college friendship group. Dear EWC Hello, I am a college…