I read this with interest as I am on the receiving end of too much advice which threatens a lifetime’s friendship. We were geographically apart for over 50 years so the bond survived but since widowed my friend and her her husband, both teachers and perfectionists and set in their views, constantly hand me advice and are very upset when I choose to ignore it, or reject it. I have explained often that I must live independently and make my own decisions, but they do not listen, even with petty matters such as suggesting a recent illness may be because I do not have enough daily fresh fruit and veg. or eat more fresh fish! What started as delight in their moving close 7 years ago by may end in acrimony, very sad as I have no family left now.
Pippa (not verified)says...
I read this with interest as I am on the receiving end of too much advice which threatens a lifetime’s friendship. We were geographically apart for over 50 years so the bond survived but since widowed my friend and her her husband, both teachers and perfectionists and set in their views, constantly hand me advice and are very upset when I choose to ignore it, or reject it. I have explained often that I must live independently and make my own decisions, but they do not listen, even with petty matters such as suggesting a recent illness may be because I do not have enough daily fresh fruit and veg. or eat more fresh fish! What started as delight in their moving close 7 years ago by may end in acrimony, very sad as I have no family left now.