Sharing our problems and challenges is a great way to build trust. Unfortunately, that behavior inspires many people to try and solve our problems. If you have that inclination please squelch it. And if you can't, consider these words. The whole article is highly recommended–learn the context of this advice!

First Round Review: Advice is Cheap–Context is Priceless, 2016-April by Hiten Shah

Good advice takes pattern recognition and selection, but with that, comes the tendency to rigidly categorize people alongside their situations.

So here’s the mantra of the advice giver: don’t react. Ask yourself how to advise in a way where you’re not judging, so others will remain open to what you’re going to say. That starts with you being open to what they’re saying, too.