I thought I had college all worked out but now I’m not so sure. There’s nothing irresponsible about switching course, says our elder. Give yourself time to figure out your…
I want her back!
Can this letter writer win his ex-girlfriend round? Our elder presents a detailed plan – but warns that there are no guarantees. Dear EWC It’s my joy meeting you….
I took them both for granted…
And now they’re gone. Our elder counsels a letter writer who wants to turn her grief into something good. Dear EWC Hi Elder Wisdom Circle. Thank you for taking the…
Am I controlling?
I don’t want my partner to go to ladies’ night without telling me – is that so wrong? Not at all, says our elder. You deserve to be treated with…
Will I meet someone like me?
This college student is finding it hard to make friends. You’ll never find someone exactly like you, says our elder. The key is to celebrate your individuality without regretting your…
I’m in love with my best friend
Ouch! There’s no textbook way to cope with this, says our elder. But here are 10 suggestions for navigating the situation. Dear EWC I love my best female friend,…
I just want to be sad for a bit
This letter writer is struggling to love and accept herself. Our elder says it’s fine to stay with your feelings for a while – but not forever. Here are some…
My mind is a tornado
How can I stop the chaos? You aren’t alone, says our elder. Try countering your negative emotions with positive thoughts. Dear EWC Whenever I write in my journal, I…
Friend or competitor?
This letter writer is feeling annoyed and suspects that her friend is in competition with her. That sounds about right, says our elder. Here’s how to spot a fake friend….
Too shy to ask for her number
I really like this girl in my lab group, but I’m too nervous to ask her out. You have nothing to lose, says our elder. Follow your heart and go…