Our volunteers at ElderWisdomCircle dispense such wise, warm-hearted advice that we couldn’t resist sharing some gems with you too. If you want to ask for advice right now check out the ask for advice page.
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I hope you’ll feel inspired to apply their wisdom to your own life—and remember, if there’s something on your mind, our elders are always here to help.
Doug Meckelson
Founder
Abandoned at the ER
My neighbor left me alone at the ER – and then she got mad at me! Should I try to ...
Musical motivation
I have my heart set on being a composer — so why can’t I concentrate? You don’t need to be ...
Is this friendship?
Because if so, it sucks. Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who’s seeking some new and better ...
My husband or my soulmate?
I’m having an emotional affair at work. Should I leave my husband? Let this other guy go, says our elder, ...
Fighting at Student Congress
I can’t get on with my colleagues in my student organization — should I quite? Yes if it is distracting ...
Mom calls me lazy
My parents expect me to look after them but they don’t appreciate anything I do. It’s time to put your ...
What is “official”, exactly?
I’m hooking up with this guy but I don’t know if he is being sincere. You’ll have to have an ...
Facing my college fears
I suffer from panic attacks about school. How can I go to college without anxiety? From meditation to “social deodorant”, ...
“My friend fancies you”
My friend asked me to approach a boy and ask for his Snapchat username, and I said no. Am I ...
My alcoholic dad
I pay for everything — but my dad still makes me out to be the villain. Let’s get one thing ...