A letter writer really, really misses a coworker who left her job. Can our elder help her? Dear EWC I’ve grown attached to my coworker. She’s 53 and I’m 26,…
That’s not my name!
A letter writer doesn’t want to hurt her friend, but she needs to put her straight about something. Don’t put it off any longer, says our elder. Dear EWC How…
No thanks for this secret Santa
When a letter writer gave her friends some anonymous gifts, it wasn’t actually appreciated. Maybe you’re overthinking this, suggests our elder. I’ve had this group of friends for four years…
All this drama from a yogurt?!
A letter writer can’t believe the fight she’s having over a moldy yogurt. It’s pretty crazy, agrees our elder. Dear EWC I have five friends in a friend group. We…
Take me off that pedestal!
A letter writer said no to girl’s night and now she feels guilty. Let go of your dependent friend, says our elder. Dear EWC Friends for 20+ years and now…
Not so woke after all
A freshman is disappointed when her socially conscious friend mocks a disabled girl in their class. Try showing her how to behave, suggests our elder. Dear EWC I’m a 15-year-old…
How can I make her listen?
A college student is frustrated that her older friend does all the talking. Our elder has some advice on how to open up the conversation. Dear EWC Hello, I’m at…
Should I sleep around?
A letter writer wonders if she’ll stop getting bullied if she starts sleeping with people. It’s not the best way to make friends, says our elder. Dear EWC I am…
BF ghosted me when I got a job
Can she really be dumping me because I can’t go to a concert? Maybe she’s jealous, say our elders. Dear EWC I only have one person I consider my friend,…
BF keeps Snapchatting my crush
It was funny the first time but now it’s a drag. How can I stop my friend responding for me? Keep your phone away from her for a start, says…