Band practice impacts my classes but it’s my only social life – and my dad’s! Don’t worry about your dad, says our elder. Follow your heart: find new interests and…
My friend is leaving for the Navy
My online friend says he can’t talk to me for four years when he goes into the Navy. Perhaps he’s trying to let you down gently, suggests our elder. Give…
Can’t define what career I want
I want to help people solve problems – is that a career? Could be, says our elder. It sounds like a broad university program might help. Dear EWC So…
Falling in love with a friend
I’m gay, he’s straight. What if he drops me once he gets a girlfriend? Our elder recommends a short separation to preserve the long-term friendship. Dear EWC I am…
Any advice for a good marriage?
I just got married at 23. Are we supposed to be happy all the time? Marriage isn’t a fairy tale, says our elder. It takes work – but it is…
University is not for me
I have no social life and university drains me mentally. How can I change? Our elder has some tips on how to find a course, and career, that feels right….
Trans, not “attention-seeking”
I’m bi and trans but my dad won’t accept it. What can I do? I’m sorry you are experiencing this, says our elder. Please know there is support available. …
He’s ‘the man’; I’m a ‘whore’?
A boy at school is lying about what we did. How can I repair my reputation? Don’t let this boy have power over you, says our elder. You will get…
I still envy the popular kids
A college student still follows the popular clique from high school on social media and it makes him sick with jealousy. Rise above it, says our elder. Dear EWC…
Being a doctor: worth it or no?
It takes time and sacrifice to become a doctor. Only you can decide if you want to go through it, says our elder. Dear EWC Being a doctor has…