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Apr 01, 2012Comments: 1 · Posts: 294 · Topics: 16
I have this scorpio friend that has been going through a rough time. This economy hasn't been good to her and has forced her to move back with her family, since she has a son and another baby on the way.
I'm planning on visiting her soon since she is one of my closest friends and I'd like to give her some advice on how to improve her life and move forward.
Being a capricorn, I know I have the tendency to be brash and forward when giving advice. I might even get frustrated if I feel like my advice isn't being seriously considered.
But this is one of my closest friends and I really want to help her out of her situation. But I know that Scorpios can get offended and even cut people off if they feel like they're a negative influence on their lives. (I've seen her do this to other friends)
I'd just like some advice on how to approach her in a way that Scorpios find helpful.
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@GetMisted No she hasn't asked for my advice and to be honest she's not the type to ask. Not that I want to set up a full intervention on her life but maybe some inspirational thoughts? It hurts me to know that she is struggling like that esp. when I've seen such fire and determination in her before. I feel like some of that has dimmed and I'd like to spark some back in her.
@Whatu thanks for your insight. Unfortunately I don't think astrology is her cup of tea.
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@Impulsv and Inana04 thanks so much for your thoughts. Her situation is somewhat similar and I wouldn't want to make her feel bad or like I'm judging her. I think you're right, as much as i might want to help her and give her the ABCs on how to fix things, I can't. We live far from each other now so I'd like to visit her and keep her spirits up.
Being light, airy, and positive are not my strengths as a Cappy but at least now I'm conscious enough about it to try.
I'm going to stay positive and pray that my friend gets over this hump in her life.
Thanks for the feedback!
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Thanks @GetMisted great feedback. I'm glad I went on this board to get some different perspectives.
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On one hand, it's good you care about your friend and plan to be proactive with helping her.
On the other hand, do NOT go there and dish unsolicited advice. Bringing up advice out of the blue with Scorpios = at best they will look blank at you, at worst they will think you're pitying them or somehow find them incapable of dealing with their shit. It will not go over well.
Just be around her, bring some humor..talk light stuff with her and throw a "You know I have your back, if you ever need to reach out to me, I'll be there". Don't bring up the "if you need some help"..they are allergic to the "Help" word.
I can actually picture a Scorpio drowning and refusing to yell for help until the last moment. They have to means to sort their lives out..just by knowing you are in their corner it helps them tremendously. Nothing more than that.
I have 3 Scorpio gfs..I'm a Virgo who needs to fix people and help them..you have no idea how bad this mindset is until they tell you straight up "Back off woman! I am in charge of my own life"