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Old 08-20-2010, 12:09 PM
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FarawayFromCars
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My mom once said / did a similar thing to my alcoholic sister--she took my sister to the alcohol aisle at the supermarket and said, "well, pick out what you want--let's stop hiding this!". AS, needless to say, was not amused.

But anyway...I find that 'huh...I'll think about that..." and changing the subject--usually something to put the focus back on the other person--works well with unsolicited advice. And then just drop it out the other ear and go on your merry way. IMHO...some topics are like politics; even with well-meaning friends, you just can't talk about them. I have a good friend who is on the polar opposite spectrum politically than I am...and we just don't go there.

Sending you hugs...
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