My health kick inspired my friend to make some changes of her own — but now she won’t stop talking about it! How can I get her to stop? Our…
Break-up? We weren’t together!
My roommate moved out because I told her we could never be a couple — and now she’s ranting about our “break-up” all over social media! Honor your feelings, says…
Can I do my friend’s job?
My friend got fired, and now I’ve been asked to apply for her old job. Would it be disloyal to go for it? Absolutely not, says our elder. If she’s…
I’m not going if he’s going!
A letter writer has tickets for the event of a lifetime, but his best friend is already going with another friend — and it’s someone he can’t stand. Should he…
Roommate versus family — help!
I like living with my roommate but my family is pressuring me to move closer to them. Our elder has some questions — like, why so much pressure from your…
Can’t share my secret grief
A letter writer wants to tell her friends about an old friend who died, but is worried about being seen as an attention seeker. Tell them, urges our elder —…
So happy for you! *grits teeth*
A letter writer feels like a bad friend because they’re jealous of their BFF’s success. Not at all, says our elder — it’s normal to feel that way, but it…
Can I follow my ex therapist?
A letter writer really misses her former therapist and is wondering if she should follow her on Instagram. Bad idea, says our elder. Bad. Idea. Dear EWC I saw a…
I never see my friends IRL
I make friends easily enough, but I never want to get together with them. Is there something wrong with me? Well, you might want to make the effort with one…
Confronting the rich kids
I love my friend for standing up for herself… but the bullies are dragging me into it too. How can I get them to stop? Our elder would never advocate…