Advice.

100%, it is their choice and out of your hands. You don't control them or make decisions for them.

You gave your opinion, now it is her decision.

Advice is just that. You either take it or you don't. You're choice. Looks like perhaps she wanted to blame someone else because it didn't turn out well.

That can be a hard place to be in for sure.

Everybody has their own opinion.To take or not to take our advice depends on them..We should accept their decision gladly.One of my friends advised me to have a grocery store.I pondered over it for a month and finally concluded he was right.Now I have a grocery store of my own and I earn more than twice my celery as a job holder.

Actually, to advise is to OFFER your opinion and expertise. ADVICE is what is sought out for someone seeking more information. Sorry. I could not resist correcting the misspelling of the word. lol As for advice in general, what I find is that people are most of the time not looking for ADVICE. They are looking for AGREEMENT or CONFIRMATION. It is what it is.

A lady in the thrift shop today asked my advice about a shirt she wanted to buy. Her shopping partner would not give an opinion, I guess. In fact her friend even showed me what she was buying and ask what I thought.

You aren't her parent and she is not your child. What were you supposed to do? IF she ever asks for advice again, tell her you will only give it if she promises not to get mad about it..if it doesn't work, or if she decides to do something different.

All we can do is have our say, but the rest is up to the person. Right - it's ultimately their choice . . . you can't get mad, but they can't get mad either just because you suggested it (ughhhhh, but that does happen).

"I told you so" saying this is not in good taste.

You are right. Offering advice is only your opinion but it's up to the person to follow it or not.

That unfortunately was her choice. Have a good weekend.

One good thing about advice... if it's from someone you know it's free! And you can take it or leave it

Been there, done that! I used to give advices when asked and very less times I observed they do those things. But then , we can be happy we gave them our thoughts and our logic . I have also seen loss due to not taking action in right time and would later tell me , they should have followed my advice . There are also been times , when people are not looking for advice but rather sympathy and no action or advice. Plus, when we do advice , we should know all facts ,ese it would sound like we are total strangers to the scnaerio and the person. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Yes best not to say I told you so..you are right. I love that photo Judy.

Her choice even though you advised her a better option she chose a different path. Not your fault or responsibility.

I am the same, now. But used to get mad if people didn't take my advice after asking for it

When people tell me things, I strongly refrain from giving neither advise nor opinion, even if/when they ask for my opinion. Usually, they just want someone to listen and hear.

You've done your part. The decision is hers.

as much as we don't want to admit things but it's our and our only decision. but, yes, i understand your friend, cause i was in a similar situation.