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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Aastha Raj

Psychology says people who give unsolicited advice aren’t egomaniacs, they may be looking for the ‘helper’s high’ pleasure

Almost everyone knows someone who always has an opinion. Before you've finished describing a problem, they've already suggested three solutions. Whether it's relationships, careers, parenting, or money, they seem eager to offer advice, even when no one asked for it.

Psychology says that unsolicited advice doesn't automatically mean someone is controlling, arrogant, or trying to interfere. In many cases, people offer advice because they genuinely believe they're helping. At the same time, research shows that certain cognitive biases and personality tendencies can also influence this behavior.

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