When Is It Time to Cut Off Advice to a Family Member?

United States
March 16, 2016 8:55pm CST
So, my younger brother called a couple days ago drunk, talking crap and asking for my opinion. I didn't sound like he wanted my opinion but sifting through his snide remarks I asked him what his true intention for calling was. He broke up with his girlfriend. She kicked up him out over her dad who is staying with them temporarily. I know, not a good idea to invite any family to live with you. Been there, done that. I told him that. Well, push came to shove and he gave her an ultimatum, him or me. I told him, "You shouldn't have done that. There are better ways to handle this." His intoxication didn't help the situation, another thing I brought to his attention. After nearly two hours talking on the phone, he walked away with I presume no plan and heeding none of my advice. How do I know? I text him a day later asking him what he did and his response was, "With what?" Argh. I know you good people deal with and have dealt with a family member who refused(s) to heed your advice, but my question is, do you keep trying to help them? If not, at what point do you say enough is enough?
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@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
i will still help them out as long as they need it. at least its what i can do for them but its really up to them in the end really and theres nothing that we can do about that.
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
17 Mar 16
I don't really have family members ask for advice. but I do have one friends who does this exact situation. Calling me drunk about once a month maybe with some sob story about her life. It's hard to cut people off, this I know. But it's hard for me to cut anyone off really. I just deal with it every time and know that nothing is going to come of it.
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@gudheart (12659)
21 Mar 16
I think there is only so many times we can offer advice. It is hard to say when it is best to cut off the advice, but when it is time we usually know.
@AkoPinay (11542)
• Philippines
26 Mar 16
For me, Maybe after 3x