My friend is depressed and I want to help him, but he always shuts me down. It sounds like he is not ready to change yet, says our elder. Give…
I’m a third wheel!
I’m happy that my best friend has a boyfriend but does he have to invite him along every time? Schedule some alone time with your friend, and explain why you…
He won’t accept his sexuality
Should I keep my distance? Listen to your instincts, says our elder. People can’t be changed – he has to deal with this himself. Dear EWC I (22) added…
There’s no room for three
My best friend got a girlfriend, and how all his attention is on her. What should I do? Hold your head high, says our elder, and give him some space….
An apology from my bully
My ex-best friend finally apologised for cyber-bullying. Should I reply to her email? Our elder advises sending a brief response – and then moving on. Dear EWC My ex-best…
Drifting apart from my bestie
He’s mad at me because I don’t want to go to the movies with him and his girlfriend. Give it one more try, says our elder. But you may have…
When three become two
My friends and I used to be a trio but now they are leaving me out. You’re worth more than this, says our elder. Here’s how to move on. …
I have autism
Do I need to tell people that I’m on the spectrum? Our elder, whose brother has autism, shares some advice with a letter writer who feels alone after their diagnosis….
My friend is leaving for the Navy
My online friend says he can’t talk to me for four years when he goes into the Navy. Perhaps he’s trying to let you down gently, suggests our elder. Give…
I still envy the popular kids
A college student still follows the popular clique from high school on social media and it makes him sick with jealousy. Rise above it, says our elder. Dear EWC…