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On one hand, the unsolicited advice I find increasingly annoying as I age is when I am addressed as if was a child. Don't treat to me like I'm still in first grade.
One example of this is incessant reminders. First graders may need them after lunch or before recess to ensure they don't wet their pants.
For adults, incessantly being prodded is not helpful, it's a nuisance. I don't need seven emails, four text messages, and three robo calls to confirm my doctor appointment next week. Then a few more of each reminding me to bring my insurance card (as if that information is not already on file.) And make sure you arrive fifteen minutes early!
Worse, it's damaging to society. Maintaining one's own schedule is crucial to adulting. Conditioning people to rely on multiple reminders retards maturity.
On the other hand,I welcome other unsolicited advice. if someone who knows me observes my behavior and judiciously suggests ways to do life better, I am happy to listen. I welcome their input. Indeed, I expect it from true friends. I hope that's a mutual understanding.
I'm in my early 40s and lately it seems I've gotten very annoyed with unsolicited advice. To be clear I'm not at all saying I know everything, but it seems people like to give their two cents on so much these days and it gets annoying. Is anyone else seeing this or am I just getting old and cranky?
Elderly people are always wiser. They have been through most of life's problems along the way, they have learned life lessons well. The older a person gets, the less likely they need advice.
Now if you are doing things that are unhealthy and people and friends are trying to help you, that is a different thing. You should probably listen.
Elderly people are always wiser. They have been through most of life's problems along the way, they have learned life lessons well. The older a person gets, the less likely they need advice.
Now if you are doing things that are unhealthy and people and friends are trying to help you, that is a different thing. You should probably listen.
I get advice from Dad 93, I'm 70. Even though unsolicited, ends up being wise. I still learn something new every day.
Friends, I still appreciate their advice, I don't always follow it, but allow it.
It's better to share information than to give advice.
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