How to ask for support when you don’t need advice
Clear language for asking someone to listen, keep you company or help with one practical thing.
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Relationships
Asking for help, protecting your pace, and finding company through change.
What to say when the advice keeps coming
Short, direct scripts for stopping unwanted advice without turning your boundary into a debate.
The difference between support and advice
Sometimes the most useful thing someone can offer is their company.