How to Give Advice to Someone You Care About

The Art of Sharing Your Opinion

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Not All Advice is the Same

There is no lack of advice in the world. Some might argue that there is a glut of opinion and advice in our current age. Any YouTube fan knows that if you have almost any problem, many content providers are eager to provide you with a solution.

But it's unlikely that the typical YouTube advisor, giving generic advice, has taken the time to get to know you and the distinctive issues you're facing. That doesn't mean the advice aimed at the general public isn't valuable. Still, it does take some shopping around to get the exact advice you need in public forums, and such advice may not always be a comfortable fit for every person's unique experience.

That's why personal advice can be of more use. It's a person-to-person experience and can be more customizable to the situation and the individuals involved. There can also be a more supportive aspect to advice-giving when an ongoing or more intimate relationship allows for some follow…