When friends and family give good advice
It's Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. We're thankful for a lot... but especially for our friends and family.So here's a post about friends, family, and relationship advice.
A reader asks Ivret Williams for advice in the latest Jamaica Gleaner. She's left an abusive relationship and still has feelings for the guy, against the advice of friends and family.
Now, the reader's friends and family are right. And she should be taking their advice (even if it is only natural that she still has strong feelings for her ex).
So when should you take their advice?
Friends and family are a really good barometer. If your lover/fiancee/date can't get along with them, you should pay attention. If you've broken up with someone and everyone is relieved, that's a really good sign that you made the right decision.
All of this assumes your friends and family are themselves good at what they are giving advice about. Take advice from the good role models in your life, in other words!
For instance, the second reader in Ms. Williams column shouldn't be asking her parents (especially Dad) for advice on how to have a great relationship.
Bear in mind, of course, that friends and family are often reluctant to tell the truth... they might be putting their foot in their mouth if you go ahead with the wedding!
Happy Couples, Happy Planet!
Labels: love, relationships
posted by Heather and Dan @ 9:00 AM
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