I gave her flowers, but now she’s hugging her ex on social media. Our elder has some reassuring words for a shy letter writer dipping a toe into the dating…
He has beautiful lips
Our elder has some words of wisdom for a letter writer who is still attracted to his married best friend. Dear EWC I sometimes find myself confused. I lack…
Stressed by my online friend
I want casual conversation; he wants more. Why are you wasting your time with this person, asks our elder. Pull the plug! Dear EWC Hi, I’ve been talking to…
He left flowers while I slept
That’s creepy, right? Our elder has some no-nonsense advice for a letter writer whose roommate’s behavior sounds a lot like stalking. Dear EWC I am a girl in my…
Jealousy is killing me
A 15-year-old letter writer feels that she’s wasted her life because she doesn’t have close friendships. Our elder has some strategies to start boosting her self-worth. Dear EWC Hi,…
The rule of three
My two besties are leaving me out, and now I feel like a third wheel. Help! It’s human nature, says our elder. Seek out other friends and try not to…
What if he admits his feelings?
I think my friend likes me but I’m scared of what might happen if he admits it to me. Our elder asks: What are you scared of? Write down your…
My friend and my manager
She went behind my back and now I have to do extra work! This letter writer is discovering that work and friendship don’t necessarily mix. Time to walk away, says…
No, you do the meeting
My friend asked me to do her work for her because she was “busy”. Is it OK to ghost her? She’s no friend, says our elder. Ghosting is a pretty…