A letter writer told a girl he was gay so that she’d leave him alone. Then she found out he lied. Can our elder help him find the words to…
Will she go back to her ex?
I love my girlfriend but I’m scared she’ll leave me for her ex. Her ex isn’t the problem, says our elder; it’s your fear of rejection. Here’s how you can build…
About that pool of vomit…
This freshman slipped in vomit at her first school dance. Will she ever live it down? Own it, says our elder. And remember that success is the best revenge. …
Should I go to Spain?
This college graduate has been offered a job teaching English in Spain but can’t make up their mind whether or not to go. Our elder has questions… Dear EWC…
My secret hookup
My friend is mad at me because I kissed her ex – but she didn’t know we were hooking up before she even dated him. Should I come clean? Absolutely,…
I’m not anxious; I’m a fake!
This letter writer is being treated for anxiety – trouble is, she faked her personality and it’s the wrong diagnosis. Our elder encourages her to be honest with her psychologist….
Doctor or lawyer?
This student is trying to decide between two career paths, and she’d like to finalize her choice before she gets to college. First, choose your college, says our elder. Then you…
The middle school mean girl
My former bully hasn’t made friends in high school. Should I be nice to her? You don’t have to go out of your way, says our elder. But be open…
Working Through Dark Emotions
Mona wrote into Elder Wisdom Circle from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to ask for guidance in dealing with stress over school and life decisions. She said that her parents and teachers…
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….