Some people have no common sense or smarts and when they give you advice that would be obvious to a toddler, what can you say other than "duh" or "wow, I never thought of that." When some of these suggestions a child would understand. I am sick and tired of people putting in their two cents when they have no clue what they are talking about. I need responses for them.
When you show that you expect these nosey butts to DO what they suggest . they and their comments will disappear .
Eg:
"Thanks for trying to be helpful. I'm more in need of higher level caregiving [strategies, solutions] right now. Would you be willing to cover for me next week so I can go to a medical appointment?"
They will continue to behave the same way they are now because it is part of their core personality.
So, don’t waste your time and energy on them. Place your energy on something that is meaningful for you.
I am sorry that you are going through this with others. Wishing you peace as you continue on your caregiving journey.
You are very sweet and extremely wise. Thank you for understanding and words of wisdom. Take care!
Sorry you’re dealing with this, I hope you find a way to not let idiots bother you.
I really try to avoid her , because I don't want to get snotty to her and loss my walking partner.
She is always telling me I should do this or that. And I say 5 times I'm not POA, I can't do that. Doesn't matter how many times I say it ,she won't get it, so yeah I get what you're saying
Do you talk about your problems as a Caregiver, if so stop. Then maybe you will get no "help". Maybe u can say, "Thankyou for the suggestion, but I think I've got it."
Seriously you could try
"Thanks' for the suggestion"
"That is interesting"
"We have done that"
Ignore
Change the subject
I replied, oh, you know you are right. Let’s hang up so I can tell her that you don’t mind spending the day with her since she is lonely and that you are willing to do this very simple thing that isn’t much of an ask”
My aunt nervously laughed and said never mind, lol, and she never said anything like that to me again.
Or If you do want to talk about it, lead with “I only need an ear and I don’t want any suggestions”
Or if they say something basic and dumb, just reply, “oh honey, you have no idea. That was 2018” etc
You just need to decide what you want to tolerate and then set boundaries on things that will lead to what you don’t want to tolerate.
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