I’ve explained how I feel but they still exclude me. It’s hard, says our elder, but you can choose to move on and find people you have more in common…
How do adults make friends?
A letter writer wants to expand her social circle beyond her boyfriend and her coworkers. From online groups to meeting her boyfriend’s friends, our elder has some ideas of where…
Eek! It’s the green-eyed monster
I get jealous when my friend talks to someone else. How can I avoid this? It’s down to insecurity, says our elder. Opening yourself up to more friendships will help….
I told my friend he was rude
And he didn’t take it well! A letter writer’s friend got mad when she told him he crossed her boundaries. Let me recommend the “I” method, says our elder. …
More like a maid than a fiancé
My friend’s fiancé won’t help with chores and makes her feel like a maid. How can I help? You can’t make her leave him, says our elder. All you can…
Wanted: new friends
How can I expand my friendship circle? Our elder advises an introvert to try reconnecting with her old friends from high school, as well as finding ways to be around…
Will helping make him mad?
My friend is depressed and I want to help him, but he always shuts me down. It sounds like he is not ready to change yet, says our elder. Give…
I’m a third wheel!
I’m happy that my best friend has a boyfriend but does he have to invite him along every time? Schedule some alone time with your friend, and explain why you…
He won’t accept his sexuality
Should I keep my distance? Listen to your instincts, says our elder. People can’t be changed – he has to deal with this himself. Dear EWC I (22) added…
There’s no room for three
My best friend got a girlfriend, and how all his attention is on her. What should I do? Hold your head high, says our elder, and give him some space….