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
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 ...
Confronting the rich kids
I love my friend for standing up for herself… but the bullies are dragging me into it too. How can ...
Not that I’m interfering…
…but should I tell my roommate’s girlfriends that he’s two-timing them? A letter writer doesn’t want to see other women ...
Should I move in with him?
Living with my boyfriends has never worked out before, but this one is different… He sounds like a keeper, agrees ...
I can’t do downtime
A letter writer is struggling with feelings of guilt every time they stop being “productive”. It’s all about balance, explains ...
Stop the negativity, Mom!
My narcissistic mother is ruining my life, says a letter writer. You need to get away from her as soon ...