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…
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 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…
Should I buy a baby gift?
My friend’s daughter needs help—but is she taking us all for a ride? It’s always best to err on the side of generosity, counsels our elder. Dear EWC A church…
The new guy called me a slut
There’s a new boy in her friendship group and he’s straight-up rude and offensive. Our elder has some advice on how to stop the body-shaming. Dear EWC Hi! I am…
Ghosted by my BF
And now she’s branded me a fake! A letter writer wonders what she did wrong; our elder warns that she may never find out, but has some tips on how…
Help! My friend is crushing on me
I already have a boyfriend. How can I make him stop? If he’s making you uncomfortable then you need to have a conversation, advises our elder. Dear EWC Hello…