I never used to have trouble making friends, but this new move has me struggling. Give it time, says our elder. Find an after school club, express yourself, and your…
How to talk to my entrepreneur
I really like this guy but he’s a business major and we don’t have much in common. How can I talk to him? Our elder has a tip – ask…
Should I be more entertaining?
I always send my friend cute pictures but she doesn’t talk to me as often. Am I boring? Why not step back a bit, says our elder. Continue to check…
Sign me up for Friendship 101
Seriously, I’m really clueless! Our elder has some useful tips to help a letter writer prepare for their voice chat with an online friend. Dear EWC I met this…
That one time out of 10…
My best friend is great, but every so often they say something so hurtful it reduces me to tears. I can relate, says our elder. Start out by being your…
He’s my best friend…
But if he does well, it feels like I’m losing! Our elder has some advice for a high achiever who feels guilty about ‘competing’ with their best friend. Dear…
Clingy coworker copies me
Same sweaters, same shoes… even the same haircut! Our elder once had a similar experience. Their advice? Practice kindness and try to understand her. Dear EWC Just imagine working…
My new friend did blackface!
I thought he was kidding, but he wasn’t. Should I say something? It’s definitely time for a conversation, says our elder. This is a real teachable moment. Dear EWC I…
How can I make her listen?
A college student is frustrated that her older friend does all the talking. Our elder has some advice on how to open up the conversation. Dear EWC Hello, I’m at…
My friend is so selfish
How can I get her to listen to me? Ask her questions, observe how she interacts with others, and sit down and have a serious talk with her, says our…