Short English-language YouTube monologue by Raele Altano offering phrased responses and guidance for setting boundaries with friends or family who repeatedly ask for the same advice. Presents example scripts, advice on tone/delivery (calm, matter-of-fact), and a closing prompt inviting viewer engagement.
Have you ever had a friend keep asking you for advice on the same topic and you keep offering suggestions? You keep repeating yourself. You can't even relate to their situation. You're exhausted, but you keep entertaining it because you don't want to come off dismissive or like you don't care. Yeah, the New York Times actually wrote an article about this recently about one woman seeking advice on what to say to her friend who kept coming to her with the same dilemma over and over again. So if you find yourself in these situations often and don't know what to say, here are a few responses for for you. I'm here for you when you make a decision, but I don't think I'm the best sounding board for this one. Truth be told, I don't know and I really can't relate. But when you do decide, let me know. I'm in this with you and I support you, but I've given you the best advice I possibly can. Look, you know where I stand with this one and my suggestion hasn't changed. These responses are direct and draw a line in the sand while letting your friend know that you still care and are invested in whatever they decide. Deliver it calmly, with a matter of fact tone and start to move forward. Let Let me know if you've been in a situation like this before, if these responses are helpful and what else you would add to this list.
