Ask Em and Lil 6/15/20 Ask Em and Lil 6/15/20

Overwhelmed by Virtual Friendship

Digital gatherings don’t do it for me the same way in person stuff does, but ALL of my friend groups have been planning regular online meets!

Ask Em and Lil 6/8/20 Ask Em and Lil 6/8/20

Girl Power vs. Dad Power

I have to buy a new car, but I’m not sure how to negotiate and I’m nervous about getting ripped off.

Ask Em and Lil 6/3/20 Ask Em and Lil 6/3/20

Debating Politics with Pals

My friend gets quiet during debates, or she'll say one thing and then clam up if anyone questions or disagrees with her.

Ask Em and Lil 6/1/20 Ask Em and Lil 6/1/20

We’ll be RIGHT back!

Dear Readers,

Em and Lil will be back tomorrow with a new question! Thanks for hanging tight with us!

Ask Em and Lil 5/25/20 Ask Em and Lil 5/25/20

Is His Living Situation a Deal Breaker?

We both want something serious, and I believe that we may start a real relationship when this is over (whenever that may be). However, while we are alike in many ways, there is one thing that is troubling me…

Ask Em and Lil 5/18/20 Ask Em and Lil 5/18/20

Moving on from a Friend Breakup

I worry that the lingering discomfort from the falling-out will cause me to act more awkward and insecure in friendships going forward, potentially endangering those relationships.

Ask Em and Lil 5/11/20 Ask Em and Lil 5/11/20

Taking the Distance out of a Long Distance Relationship

I have been long distance with my boyfriend for the past year now and we’ve made it work. Next year, though, we will be in the same city again and I’m nervous about the transition.

Ask Em and Lil 5/4/20 Ask Em and Lil 5/4/20

Quarantining with a Partner (and Way Too Many Ants!)

How do I tell my boyfriend that I’m uncomfortable hanging out at his house because it has too many ants?

Ask Em and Lil 4/27/20 Ask Em and Lil 4/27/20

Dealing with Roommates’ Negative Body Image

I live with a bunch of girls who have/have experienced eating disorders. This is a topic that comes up often and it is difficult to navigate.

Ask Em and Lil 4/20/20 Ask Em and Lil 4/20/20

Should I Leave my Job to Help Them Save Money?

…While I very much hope to be able to work at the museum once it reopens, I am worried that entering graduate school this fall will make this too difficult.