I fell out with a group of friends who were affecting my mental health but now I have to see them in class. Help! You can fix this, says our…
Birthday party best friend woes
This letter writer was planning a birthday party when her best friend made it clear she wouldn’t come. What’s up? Our elder helps her consider the options. Dear EWC…
Dropped for the popular crowd
This letter writer fell out with her best friend after being ignored at summer camp – but now she misses her. Should she reach out? I can relate, says our…
Ghosted by my best friend
We were friends for seven years but she didn’t even wish me a happy birthday. I know it hurts, says our elder, but it will fade in time. Dear…
I want friends, not hook-ups
This letter writer is struggling to find friends in the LBGTQ+ community but it feels like everyone just wants sex. Don’t give up, says our elder. Make it clear what…
My friend, a guy and my mom
I was hurt when my best friend dated a guy I liked without telling me, and even more hurt when my mom took her side! Our elder shares her own…
Ignored at work – it hurts!
This letter writer is baffled by a co-worker who follows him around, only to exclude him from conversations. Can our elders help him make sense of his behavior? Dear EWC…
The rejected musketeer
They were best friends, but now this letter writer is discovering how much it hurts when three become two. Forge new friendships, says our elder, and take heart – we…
The worst dating advice ever
This letter writer asked his friends what he should do about a girl he liked. Their take? To announce it on social media. Our elder tries to help unravel the…
Ditched at the prom
My best friend ignored our friend group all night because she was with an older guy, and now we’re in a fight. Try to understand her, says our elder. You…