@thegratitudemind: Sometimes people try to fix your feelings because they don’t know how to sit beside them. There’s a fascinating reason people rush to give us advice we never asked for—and it may have as much to do with their discomfort as ours. #mindsetshift #perspective #positivepsychology

Storm :

Or worse.. interrupts you to tell their similar story, that happened 10yrs ago... to them.

gratitude mindset | shannon :

When you’re going through something hard, what helps you more: advice or someone who just listens?

lotusfairy :

Sometimes just sitting with them is all they need, just an ear… a hug if you’re nearby..don’t tell them it’s gonna be OK.. You can say they’re gonna get through this and if you can (and will commit to this) you can say you’re gonna be there on the way for them..that’s comforting. Don’t say something that you can’t commit to, the last thing they need is you creating mistrust between the two of you🤍

YooperPitBoss :

what if you have a friend that do this constantly? I want to tell them I didn't ask for advice but I don't want to offend them but it offends me sometimes with their advice.

user8626512862462 :

they a crack up lol

Patty :

Yup! Did this for 58 years. Stopped 6 months ago and it’s completely freeing!🥰

Fridaydog :

Yes yes!!! Omg two friends after telling them I have cancer and the response .. they aren’t my friends sorry

Raz :

well this is where I get in trouble all the time. ❤️

🐕🌏🍩 PROMETHEUS🖖🎼☕️ :

mukka97 :

That’s y I never talk to anyone

rosybellevue :

Learning to Listen more hug more and telling them they are not alone 💚

Olax Vow :

okay, I am learning 👌

David :

she loves me 😁

Nasip :

Greetings with love, do you like my name 1️⃣

Mr . :

loves your voice

BRUCE-DUANE :

I love you ❤️

Sap :

Some people need gentle advice to support you. Some people are struggling and when they open up and you see their thinking is hurting them, giving them another positive perspective is better.

Dei Hamo :

Always ask... do you need a solution or just to vent?. 🙏🏼

CrazyCanadianV 🇨🇦 :

I’ve done this coming from loved, taught to be on the same level and share - learning you’re right - ask: do you want me to sit and listen or help solve and now I shelve my words. Sit with them and their problem. People want to be heard 90% of the time 🦋 and letting them know I’m here

susanne.braun1 :

Love this♥️

Jeh bles :

ok

Cindy Zan765 :

That is so true . Just to listen can be the greatest gift even though we think 🤔 our advice can fix this. But remember they need to walk their own path. But we can be there to hold their hand.

seeking truth :

I am not guilty of this one, I am a good listener, helping people getting it off their chest. My problem used to be interrupting people halfway through their sentences, completing it for them, assuming I know what they wanted to say. This is truly bad communication and luckily I mostly stopped that bad habit.

🪵BE YOURSELF🙂‍↔️ :

Aseeeeee