WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE?

[Grammalamma]

I will start with a situation and the next person says what advice they would give in that situation and then makes up a new situation that requires advice.

What advice would you give to someone who thinks their spouse is being unfaithful?

 

[Grammalamma]

OK, let's try this one:

What advice would you giv e someone who keeps trying to start up new threads that go over like a lead balloon?

 

[Invader Pichu]

1st question: I'd tell them to talk to their spuse about it.

2nd question: I'd tell them they're not alone.

What advice would you give to someone who was 'attracted' to their computer?

 

[Grammalamma]

I'm afraid I wouldn't give good advice on that one because I have been spending too much time with mine lately.

What advice would you give a good friend who is falling head over heels in love with a person who is all wrong for them?

 

[Mylinkay Asdara]

I would just tell them that she/he was making a mistake and giving me an opportunity for a future 'I told you so' and hope they got the message

 

[Grammalamma]

I would just tell them that she/he was making a mistake and giving me an opportunity for a future 'I told you so' and hope they got the message

Please come back and ask a question about advice on another situation. Thanks.

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

What I usually do when someone doesn't ask a question for the next person is I pick up the ball so that the thread doesn't flounder.

What advise would you give someone who's child is being taunted at school by bullies?

 

[Grammalamma]

Thanks for picking up the ball, Wisdom Seeker.

You ask a tough question. It's hard to know what to do. Sometimes it's best to do nothing because when you interfere, they are even harder on the child. I'll have to think about this one.

What advice would you give a child that is extremely disappointed that they didn't get the part they wanted in the school play?

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

I would just sympathise and tell them that they shouldn't give up trying to reach for the things they want in life. At least they had the courage to try for something with the very real possibility of rejection. Not many people are brave enough to even think about that seriously let alone actually attempt it. And that in and of itself shows a lot of character. The only failure is not having the guts to keep trying. "He who reaches for nothing...hits it every time"

What advise would you give a mother who has a child who is just entering the terrible teenage years?

 

[Grammalamma]

This too shall pass. Choose your battles. Don't set your expectations to high. Be available, be informed about your teen's friends. Try to get them involved in a church youth group and other wholesome activities.

What advice would you give to someone who missed out on a promotion that was given to someone underserving?

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

Character is built on trial and misfortune. Life's not fair...but then it wasn't designed to be. I would tell them that if they couldn't be happy for the good fortune of that person than they should start praying for them and themselves. It's pretty hard to be angry at someone you're praying for.

**that previous question was for me. My son is 11...and is getting a pretty bad attitude with me. He talks to me like I'm stupid. And he stomps around here like he's going to explode. I sent him to his room just now. (any more advise?)

 

[Grammalamma]

Please don't take this the wrong way, but he may need therapy, expecially if he is showing signs of violence. I think it's important to find a Christian therapist, unless of course you are very familiar with someone that you would want him to see. I just think that non-Christian therapists have some worldly views that I would not want instilled in my child. I know it's easier said than done, but I feel you should let your son know that there isn't anything he can do that would make you stop loving him, but that this wrong behavior will not be tolerated. I hope that helps.

What advice would you give someone who needs to lose weight for health reasons and is an absolute food addict?

 

[haya]

I don't know for sure, but I've heard that food addictions stem from low self-esteem. In that case, the advice would be: memorize all the Scripture verses about how precious you are in God's eyes!.... And, if that's too corny, I dunno, see a doctor?

What advice would you give someone who is new to your particular workplace?

 

[DrBob]

If you are new to your workplace then do your best to get to know everyone by name, smile and be friendly. Pray for those you work with.

What advise do you have for a person with a broken heart?

 

[Grammalamma]

I would just be there to listen if they wanted to talk and tell them that even tho they don't believe it now, in time it will hurt less.

What advice would you give to someone who is having a hard time balancing their time?

 

[Lilly of the Valley]

Plan ahead and don't procrastinate.

What about someone who needs surgery and is scared.

 

[LifeInYou]

Suck it up, heh. If everything was fair, it wouldn't be life.

What would advice would give to someone who is extremely picky about the way their food is prepared? (i.e. they go through a drive through and ask for 29 different changes to be made to their hamburger)

 

[TransformedByGrace]

Eat snails or something, after that experience, how could you be picky about mustard?

What advise would you give to a person that feels depressed?

 

[Lady_Firehawk]

If it persists, seek professional help...

What about someone on the verge of renouncing Christ?

 

[sherri]

Pray for them (and encourage them if possible)

What do you say when a friend asks you what you think of his/her new haircut and you really hate it