I’ve got a chance to move on, but I’m scared of making the wrong decision again. Our elder helps this letter writer weigh up her options about a change of…
A risk that didn’t pay off
I gave her flowers, but now she’s hugging her ex on social media. Our elder has some reassuring words for a shy letter writer dipping a toe into the dating…
He has beautiful lips
Our elder has some words of wisdom for a letter writer who is still attracted to his married best friend. Dear EWC I sometimes find myself confused. I lack…
Stressed by my online friend
I want casual conversation; he wants more. Why are you wasting your time with this person, asks our elder. Pull the plug! Dear EWC Hi, I’ve been talking to…
He left flowers while I slept
That’s creepy, right? Our elder has some no-nonsense advice for a letter writer whose roommate’s behavior sounds a lot like stalking. Dear EWC I am a girl in my…
Jealousy is killing me
A 15-year-old letter writer feels that she’s wasted her life because she doesn’t have close friendships. Our elder has some strategies to start boosting her self-worth. Dear EWC Hi,…
The rule of three
My two besties are leaving me out, and now I feel like a third wheel. Help! It’s human nature, says our elder. Seek out other friends and try not to…
What if he admits his feelings?
I think my friend likes me but I’m scared of what might happen if he admits it to me. Our elder asks: What are you scared of? Write down your…
My friend and my manager
She went behind my back and now I have to do extra work! This letter writer is discovering that work and friendship don’t necessarily mix. Time to walk away, says…