This article was co-authored by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW and by How.com.vn staff writer, Eric McClure. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
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If your girlfriend is facing a problem and you think you have the answer, it can be hard to not jump right up and tell her what to do. The difficulty is that a relationship is a partnership built on equality, and giving advice to someone can often make it seem like you know more than them, which can disturb that balance and sent the wrong message. The good news is that it’s easy to give your girlfriend good advice given that you communicate with empathy and choose your openings carefully. If you want more tips and tricks on how to dish out the feedback without causing any friction, you’re in the right place!
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- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 27 October 2021.
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- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 27 October 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201912/can-you-get-your-partner-take-your-advice
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 27 October 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/202104/what-do-when-your-partner-wont-take-your-advice
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2015/01/the-art-of-giving-and-receiving-advice
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- ↑ https://medium.com/the-mission/the-best-way-to-give-advice-to-someone-a82fb5d2a7e1
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2018/08/how-to-help-your-spouse-cope-with-work-stress
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/9-tips-talking-people-you-disagree-ncna1059326
- ↑ https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/damn-good-marriage-advice/
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/9-tips-talking-people-you-disagree-ncna1059326
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