How to support someone without giving advice

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July 24, 2026 How to support someone without giving advice By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness When someone you love is struggling, it’s natural to want to swoop in with a solution. But advice—especially unsolicited advice—can make people feel dismissed instead of supported. Here’s what to say and do instead. READ MORE » If you have a minute, please take our quick survey to help us better understand who you are and which health topics interest you most. Take the Survey This is a sponsored post Skincare built by longevity scientists Most skincare treats the symptoms of aging. OS-01 FACE was built by longevity scientists to address the cause. With age, some skin cells stop functioning – accelerating the visible skin decline that most skincare was never designed to address. OneSkin is different. It's skincare with better science and real results. Save 15% on OS-01 FACE *Explore the claims at oneskin.co WHAT ELSE TO READ 8 Common Myths About Borderline Personality Disorder BPD is one of the most misunderstood mental-health conditions.   12 Things Orthopedic Surgeons Do to Maintain Speed, Balance, and Longevity From weighted planks to "pogos" at bus stops.   Forget the Midlife Crisis. It May Be Your Happiest Chapter Yet New science suggests that the much-maligned life stage—middle age—can be surprisingly satisfying.   This is a sponsored post A Cocktail Feeling Without the Alcohol Vesper is what a thoughtfully crafted cocktail feels like, without the alcohol or the next-day haze. Pique's adaptogenic aperitif combines L-theanine, lemon balm, gentian root, damiana, and elderflower for a gentle mood lift and a clear, relaxed mind. Try Vesper and get 10% off for life. 🍵🌿 Get 10% Off for Life If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, click here. Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander.     Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.         Subscribe to TIME TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via Facebook | X | Newsletters PRIVACY POLICY | YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS Questions? Contact newsletters@time.com   © 2026 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved. TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508 Boone, IA 50037-0508, United States Unsubscribe Terms of Service

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