Flip The Conversation with a Stubborn Friend
Do you struggle to give advice to a friend who never listens? Here's a different approach: ask for their input on different solutions! Simply ask them what they think about other methods to solve the problem.
- Instead of giving advice, ask what they think about a different solution
- Engage in a discussion about alternative methods instead of just offering your own
- Let them feel heard and valued by asking for their perspective
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