I went back to school when I turned 40. Now all of my school friends are 20 years younger than me. Should I give them my advice on their problems since I've already gone through most of it or should I just sympathize and offer support?
2006-08-31 07:30:03 · 16 answers · asked by sewshawn 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I think a good balance of both is appropriate. You can offer advice, but you must understand that they have not lived through the things you have & therefore they will not be able to take your advice in many instances. When they don't take your advice, simply be sympathetic and supportive. If you're unable to do this, then I'd recommend keeping your friendship with them casual.
2006-08-31 07:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by coolnessa8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your college friends already have a mom.
You might come across as bossy if you try to "mother" them. Just be cool and supportive.
By the way, great job going back to school. You are going to love it.
2006-08-31 07:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by loves2fly84095 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-31 07:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by Denise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any clarification which you will maintain this friendship going. while your mom gets out of the well being facility, you will possibly desire to bypass to this so-referred to as buddy and bypass over what you describe right here. She owes you an apology, and if she would not supply one top away, bypass away. Block her from texting you or e-mailing you. Take her off your facebook internet site.
2016-11-06 04:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give advice ONLY if they ask for it...Oh and congrats on going back to school. I just got my Associates Degree in June and I am 37. You go gurl!
2006-08-31 07:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mean Carleen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they ask for it, or only if it's imperative that they know something before they potentially really screw up.
Otherwise, just be supportive. You don't want to become that person who feels like they have to interject your personal experiences into everything, it gets irritating and sometimes people just need to be allowed to live, f*ckups and all. That's how we learn.
2006-08-31 07:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for them like you would with any other friend. That includes all of the above.
2006-08-31 07:37:52 · answer #7 · answered by Megan K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i think you should and it is very sweet of you thinking like that as not all the people would have done it like that 2nd guy
2006-08-31 07:34:14 · answer #8 · answered by Angel From The Hell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they ask for it ...sure. But dont make it sound like you know it all, and for godsake don't get mad if they dont listen to it...remember us young un's need to learn things the hard way sometimes.
2006-08-31 08:03:21 · answer #9 · answered by t_matczak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on you. it is not necessary that you act like a mom. in my opinion you should act like friends.
2006-08-31 07:36:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋