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
Do I have to stay with Mom?
My mom moved 1,400 km for a job but I just want to go home! Is that wrong? Not at ...
Break-up? We weren’t together!
My roommate moved out because I told her we could never be a couple — and now she’s ranting about ...
Addicted to video games
My little brother is so addicted to video games that he can’t even go to the bathroom. You are right ...
Am I in love or is it lust?
A letter writer likes kissing his girlfriend — but is he in love? Take a chance, says our elder, but ...
Should I look after Mom?
My wife hates my 92-year-old mom, but If I don’t take care of her, she’ll cut me out of her ...
I’m not going if he’s going!
A letter writer has tickets for the event of a lifetime, but his best friend is already going with another ...
No, mom, I won’t date him!
A letter writer feels she has to date a friend because her parents like him… but he makes her feel ...
Am I trailer trash?
My fiance’s family have offered to sell us their mobile home, but my best friend and sister say it’s trashy ...
Should I room with my friend?
A letter writer’s friend wants to room with him at college. Thing is, he’s a bit of an introvert. Is ...
No, I’m not taking my top off
A letter writer is so ashamed of her body that she won’t let her boyfriend see her without her top ...