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49 - Still Talking About... Unsolicited Advice

The holidays are coming, which means family gatherings, complicated in-law dynamics, and a whole lot of opinions that nobody actually asked for. This week, Janelle is talking about unsolicited advice, why even the most well-intentioned comments can damage relationships over time, and how those seemingly harmless little remarks can eventually turn into death by a thousand cuts. From commenting on how someone feeds their kids to questioning their bedtime routines, clothing choices, or parenting decisions, Janelle gets into why grandparents and extended family members need to learn when to keep their opinions to themselves. She also talks about why the middle of a holiday gathering is probably NOT the best time to start setting boundaries for the first time, how the closeness of a relationship changes the way advice is received, and why asking questions instead of making judgments can make a HUGE difference. Because sometimes the best way to keep the peace at Christmas dinner is to simply… not say the thing. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.

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The holidays are coming, which means family gatherings, complicated in-law dynamics, and a whole lot of opinions that nobody actually asked for.

This week, Janelle is talking about unsolicited advice, why even the most well-intentioned comments can damage relationships over time, and how those seemingly harmless little remarks can eventually turn into death by a thousand cuts.

From commenting on how someone feeds their kids to questioning their bedtime routines, clothing choices, or parenting decisions, Janelle gets into why grandparents and extended family members need to learn when to keep their opinions to themselves.

She also talks about why the middle of a holiday gathering is probably NOT the best time to start setting boundaries for the first time, how the closeness of a relationship changes the way advice is received, and why asking questions instead of making judgments can make a HUGE difference.

Because sometimes the best way to keep the peace at Christmas dinner is to simply… not say the thing.

For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.

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