I came out on Instagram and my friend left a snarky comment. What should I do? Well done for not letting his narrow-mindedness bother you, says our elder. Ignore him,…
I’m just the unwanted friend
After starting high school I’ve made some new friends, but I don’t feel like I really belong yet. Give it time, says our elder. It will get better! Dear EWC…
My new friend did blackface!
I thought he was kidding, but he wasn’t. Should I say something? It’s definitely time for a conversation, says our elder. This is a real teachable moment. Dear EWC I…
My friends weren’t there for me
I managed to leave my toxic boyfriend but now I feel distant from my friends. Stop beating up on yourself, says our elder, and find someone you can talk to…
I’ve turned into a stranger!
After an exchange year abroad, I don’t feel like the same person anymore. Should I tell my friends? Congratulations on embracing the experience so fully, says our elder. Don’t worry;…
Our moms are best friends…
… but does that mean I have to be trapped in a friendship I hate? There is a way out, says our elder, but it won’t be easy. Dear EWC…
Hey guys, can we hang IRL?
I want to hang out with my friends in real life — not just online. Is that weird? You’re onto something, says our elder. It’s a big problem! Here are…
I hate my roommate!
For the second year in a row, I have a horrible roommate — and her boyfriend is living with us too. Can I snitch on them? Sure you can, says…
How can I escape my friend?
He invades my space and hunts me down if I don’t sit with him at lunch. It’s no wonder you’re tired of his behavior, says our elder. Not everybody is…
Rejected by new school friends
They’ve all known each other since 5th grade… how can I get them to let me into their conversations? It’s not easy when you’re new, says our elder. But there…