We were friends but now he’s avoiding me. Well you weren’t wrong, says our elder. But your timing might have been a bit off. Dear EWC Hi! I hope…
I’m scared of new things
Scared of college, scared to see my boyfriend… Can our elder help a letter-writer get over her fears and give college, and her relationship, a chance? Original Letter I…
Confidence to Take Action
Bubbles wrote in to Elder Wisdom Circle, despairing over a situation with her narcissistic father. Having just turned 32, she’d been living with her parents her entire life. At one…
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…
Study, work or my partner?
A letter writer is struggling to balance her job, studies and her dreams of moving out. Our elder can empathize: she went through the same thing and lived to tell…
“Why are you even with me?”
Whenever we argue, my husband threatens divorce. Does he not want me around? Our elder believes it’s emotional blackmail, and recommends a long and honest talk. Dear EWC I…
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….
Is it normal to feel numb?
I fought with my boyfriend and now I’m ghosting him. Is this OK? Absolutely, says our elder. Take all the time you need. Dear EWC I just found out…
Real, Common Sense Tools to Redirect Thinking
Mimi wrote into Elder Wisdom Circle in despair over a difficult family situation. Her relative, Jackie, was going through a bitter divorce, and in June 2019, Mimi bought a house…