15/10/2026
You’re halfway through telling someone what happened, and they’ve already decided what you should do about it.
Familiar? Now for the slightly uncomfortable question: how often have we been that person? 😅
It’s easy to offer advice when we care. We hear a problem, remember a similar experience and jump in with what worked for us. But the person speaking may still be trying to find the words for how they feel.
Let them finish. Be curious. Give them a little room before filling it with your own experience.
And if you have something you think could help, a simple “Would you like a suggestion?” gives them a choice.
When you’re sharing something difficult, what makes you feel truly heard?