A letter writer feels ugly and unloveable. Hang in there, says our elder. Things really do get better. Dear EWC Growing up, I didn’t think I was ugly. I didn’t…
My uncle is creeping me out
A letter writer’s uncle started messaging her, and then it all got uncomfortable. Should she tell her family? Our elder has some sage advice. Dear EWC Recently my uncle started…
The interviewer said what?
A letter writer’s fiancé started getting inappropriate WhatsApp messages after a job interview. What can she do? The law is on her side, says our elder. Dear EWC Hi, I…
Am I being too clingy?
A letter writer feels upset when her boyfriend goes away. Is she overreacting? Erm, kinda, says our elder. It’s important to have your own life too. Dear EWC My boyfriend…
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…
Did I steal his job?
A letter writer filled in for a colleague, and now he’s lost his job. What can she say to him next time they meet? Just be sincere, advises our elder….
A date in the park
A letter writer wants to know if it’s OK to take a date to an event where he’ll be working. Not the best idea, says our elder; try wooing her…
Am I being mean to a widower?
A letter writer doesn’t share many interests with the man she is dating, but she feels mean breaking it off. Can our elder help? Dear EWC A friend I have…
I can give it all up except weed
Our elder has some support and encouragement for a 15-year-old letter writer who is affected by illegal drugs. Dear EWC I’m 15 years old and have tried so many illegal…
As if summer never happened
Why does eighth grade feel just the same as seventh grade? A letter writer craves change at school; our elder encourages him to be the change. Dear EWC Hello! I…