My friends’ racist and sexist “jokes” make me uncomfortable but I’m scared of calling them out. It’s important to speak up, says our elder. Here are some good techniques. …
He’s a liar but I can’t let go
My boyfriend lied to me and it’s affecting my mental health – but I love him. I was married to a liar myself, says our elder. Drop him and move…
Why am I invisible?
I feel that people dislike me or simply overlook me. It’s hard to be left out of everything. Stay positive, says our elder. Focus on the people who do like…
Her wedding or mine?
My fiancé’s daughter just announced that she’s getting married, and it’s overshadowing my own wedding plans. She’s going to be your stepdaughter, says our elder. Be supportive. Dear EWC…
Should I buy a baby gift?
A letter writer wants to help her friend’s daughter, but are they just using her generosity? Do what feels comfortable, says our elder – but generally it’s best to err…
Religion is a fake!
A letter writer is questioning the truth of what he’s been taught. Investigate different religions and come to your own conclusions, says our elder. Dear EWC I wish to…
What happens after death?
Help! I’m scared of dying. It’s not uncommon, says our elder. Let go of what you can’t control, and live life to the fullest. Dear EWC Hi, I am…
Should I burn my book ideas?
I’ve accepted that I’ll never be a published novelist, but I still have a bunch of ideas. Should I set myself free by burning them? Absolutely not, says our elder….
My football crush
He’s two years older than me. Should I try to talk to him anyway? Our elder has some reassuring advice for a letter writer navigating a high school crush. …
Why can’t it still be summer?
The summer vacation is way too short when you don’t want to go back to school. Try to anticipate the good things about the new academic year, says our elder,…