The article discusses the importance of understanding what friends truly need when they seek support, highlighted by examples from Hulu's 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' The characters show how unsolicited advice can negatively impact emotional well-being. Instead of jumping to solutions, it is crucial to ask friends how we can best support them. By doing so, we can more effectively help others process their emotions and make informed decisions without overwhelming them with external opinions and advice.
When someone comes to us with a problem, it's easy to assume they want advice. But sometimes, what they really need is someone to listen.
Taking the portrayal at face value, it's evident that this treatment takes a toll on her emotional well-being.
Before offering advice, consider asking them these three questions: How can I best help you right now?
Of course, viewers know that this flood of unsolicited advice framed as emotional support sometimes does more harm than good.
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