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Bonnie Kennan's avatar

I appreciate the way you’ve discussed the subtle underlying message sent by advice giving. It can be patronizing and insulting when it isn’t requested. It can be a game of cat and mouse. I like your suggestion of letting go of advice giving while staying engaged with questions showing interest.

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Valarie Liveoak's avatar

Ironically, it is very good advice: not to give advice unsolicited. I have a friend who often gives advice to me which is at times useful, but when I think about it afterwards I feel put down. I've been wondering how to respond to her, maybe you can have some suggestions in future posts.

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