Every now and then, we meet someone who offers unsolicited advice. This person thinks they have the answer to everything, even the most complex problems that require deep thought and deliberation.
Their ability to oversimplify things is actually astounding, so much so that there is a subreddit dedicated to these “geniuses.” Indeed, the Thanks, I’m Cured community does a splendid job of subtly calling out these people for being so out of touch with reality.
Here are some of the posts from the page. Yes, all of these are facepalm-worthy, but their utter absurdity is where the entertainment value lies.
#1 Oh. Okay
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#2 Cool
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#3 Wow I’m Cured
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People who come off as know-it-alls who give unsolicited advice will likely peeve, even offend, the other person. But according to Houston-based psychotherapist Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza, a lack of emotional intelligence could be a factor outside of narcissism and ego wounding.
#4 It’s The Pink Hair That’s The Problem Guys
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#5 We Did It Guys, Bullying Is No More
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#6 Broken Leg? Walk
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“Some people feel helpless and don’t know what to say, particularly in situations involving loss or chronic health issues. Some people may truly mean well while not realizing they are causing harm rather than helping,” Elizabeth told Bored Panda.
#7 I Think This Belongs Here
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#8 If Only Avoiding Bigotry Were This Easy
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#9 Looking Forward To The Research Too
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Other times, people just want to feel heard. According to licensed therapist Laurie Wilson, these folks just want to feel important and know their opinions matter. In some cases, she says it’s also a product of neurodivergence.
“Neurodiverse people don’t mean anything malicious about it. We just really swear that we have the right answer,” Laurie says.
#10 Can It Actually
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#11 So That’s How You Get Rid Of Mental Breakdowns
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#12 An Insult In A Bag
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The lack of perspective may also affect someone’s opinions on a specific matter. Elizabeth emphasizes that most people who give unsolicited advice mean well. However, they may be coming from a place of ignorance or privilege, or just want to help so badly.
#13 Still No Reason To Be A Jerk For No Reason
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#14 Thanks For That
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#15 Healthy Coping Mechanisms
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“It can be easy to tell someone to just quit a job they hate or to just stop going to Starbucks when they have a financial net to catch them, not realizing that some people are struggling so much financially that there is no fat to trim, so to speak,” Elizabeth said. “Feeling helpless can create a need to fix it by offering unsolicited advice.”
#16 Work Harder
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#17 Wow Imma Need Me Several Of Those
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#18 Toxic Masculinity
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So, how can you actually be a supportive listener for someone going through a rough time? Laurie’s number one tip is to “just listen.” She then advised against sharing a story about a similar experience, since the other person only needs to be seen and heard.
#19 Paging “Doctor” Mom
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#20 (Found On Facebook)
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#21 My Cousin Shared This
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“As a society, we need to be more aware of the link between mental illness and chronic illness, as well as financial and all the other hardships that come along with that,” Laurie said. “Our attachment wounds and our past trauma or past hurt yield illness and hardship. And ‘just think positive’ will not lessen the pain.”
#22 Oh Wow What An Idea Thanks Boomer
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#23 Why Are You Depressed, You Sad Idiot? You Have Tea And Cookies Right In Front Of You!
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#24 Come On Stock Market, Get It Together
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth’s tip is simple and straightforward: ask yourself if the advice you’re giving addresses the problem within minutes. Her second important piece of advice: remember that not everyone is religious.
#25 An Outlet
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#26 Thanks
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#27 I Know It’s Ironic But I Just Had To Post This Because It Fits
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“Comments like ‘let go and let God’ may feel dismissive to someone who is an atheist,” Elizabeth said. “It is advisable to check with the person first to see if they are religious to get an idea of how this may land with them. Even if they are religious, they may not be feeling receptive to this kind of response.”
#28 Thought We’d All Appreciate This
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#29 Oh, Thank Goodness! For A Moment I Thought Something Might Be Wrong
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#30 Found On Pinterest
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#31 That’s. Not. How. Autism. Works
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#32 I Know It’s A Joke But Seems To Fit Here
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#33 But I Hate Turmeric
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#34 Weeeeeeeeee
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#35 Please Leave Me Alone
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#36 It’s That Simple Bro
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#37 Thanks Google
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#38 I Dont Know What To Put Here
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#39 My Mother Just Forwarded This To Me
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#40 I No Longer Have Depression Apparently
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#41 And That’s How I Lost My Self Esteem
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#42 99% Of Online “Mental Health Advices”
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#43 I Just Thought This Was Funny
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#44 You Heard ‘Em Boys, Effort Doesn’t Require Effort
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#45 Thanks Doc I Feel Better Already
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#46 Not Sure If It Belongs Here But It Lands In The Same Line Of Posts
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#47 Next Time I Should Just Make It Into More Money Ez
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#48 It’s That Easy!
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#49 Putting A Magazine In A Revolver
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#50 Positive Mental Attitude
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#51 It Was Just That Simple
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#52 And It Is Magically Gone
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#53 Well That Was Easy
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#54 Just Think Positive, Bro
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#55 The Cure To Bed Is Just Stopping
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#56 Adhd Meds
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#57 Just Stop Being Poor
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#58 Bad Correlation
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#59 …because American Diets Are Famously Deficient In Salt
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#60 Sentiments Like This Are Such A Genuine Pet Peeve Of Mine
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#61 Found On A Popular Investing Ig Page
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#62 Because They Make The Same Amount Of Money
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#63 Thanks, My Depression Has Been Cured
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#64 Yes. Just Pretend To Feel Happy
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#65 Pain Is Temporary Unless It’s Chronic
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#66 My Brain When Someone Tells Me To “Just Calm Down”:
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#67 I Hatee This Quote
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