A girl I don’t even know is talking me down to my friend. What can I do? Try to ignore it, counsels our elder, and concentrate on the good stuff….
My PA tried to get me fired
A manager’s private chats with his personal assistant found their way to HR and now she’s made a complaint against him. Our elder has some career-saving strategies—including not over-sharing in…
He wants to move his mother in!
My husband wants his mother to move in with us and I want to leave. Am I mad, asks a letter writer. Not at all, says our reassuring elder. Dear…
Hey sis, about your weight gain
Help! My sister just gained 50 pounds. Can I mention it? Our elder shares her own experiences to help a letter writer. Dear EWC Hi. I’m 17, still living at…
My son won’t talk to me!
A letter writer is happy in her new marriage but broken hearted at the same time. Our elder has some suggestions on getting her son to talk. Dear EWC It…
Terrified I’m pregnant at 16
And scared to tell my mom! You have options, says our elder. But do tell your mom – you’re her daughter and she loves you. Dear EWC Recently I’ve…
I’m now onto Guy #3
Why do I keep racking up lovers? Our elder suspects a letter writer may be mistaking attention for love. EWC Letter Hello, my problem is, I am very caring,…
Scared of the dentist’s chair
Last time I went to the dentist, I couldn’t stop shaking and crying. How can I stop myself from causing a scene? Our elder can relate. Perhaps it’s time to…
How will I know when it’s love?
I’ve never dated. How will I know when I’m in love – and if he loves me? While we all experience love differently, our elder has some tips and strategies….
The Need to be Included Dates Back Hundreds of Thousands of Years
Melanie wrote in to Elder Wisdom Circle, expressing pain over feelings of loneliness and isolation. She said she had always felt excluded and isolated, even feeling disconnected from her parents….