Beware of giving people unwanted advice!
Channel: gerlach
Date: 2012-10-04

A veteran family therapist offers perspective (i.e. advice) on and options for advising other people who have a "problem.".A key to effective advice is being aware of several important things about you and the other person - e.g. whether they need to vent (no advice needed or wanted), or they need information. Giving unwanted advice can feel disfespectul, and cause resentment and dislike. For more info, see http://sfhelp.org/relate/advice.htm