This week's dilemma...

Homework: This problem comes from a newspaper column where people write in with a problem, and other members of the public give their advice. Read the problem. What advice would you give? (Answer in the "comments" page.)


Do I have to act my age?

My name is Polly and I'm 47. I am single, and my children have left home. I am very successful in my career, and have a lot of friends, but I'm not satisfied. I long to change my life. I want to live abroad, paint, and write poetry, but my friends tell me I should stop being silly and act my age. What should I do?

(Adapted from New Headway Pre-intermediate. SOARS, John and Liz. Oxford: OUP, 2001.)