I have a friend and he makes life so difficult for me because he's so damn stubborn in his way of doing things. It's not that his way won't produce results eventually but it's that he asks for my advice knowing I am more knowledgeable in a certain area...then he disregards my advice because it's too inconvenient. I've resorted to giving links by professionals, FAQ's, guides and all kinds of shit as 'backup evidence' to my points/advice but he still continues doing shit his way. It's gotten to the point where I don't want to talk to him anymore because everytime I sign on he is talking about that subject he asked advice for then he shows me the total lack of realistic progress he's made because he refused to do things the commonly accepted 'correct/efficient' way.How can I deal with someone like this without coming off as hostile? He gets really hostile and combative whenever I try to tell him his way of doing things is going to take forever and he'd be able to accomplish his goals so much quicker if he just listened to me and pro's of the field.
1) What exactly is this guy asking for advice on?2) Let him suffer. He asked for your advice, and whether he takes it or not is his prerogative.
Next time he asks you for advice, tell him that you aren't going to give him advice, because he gets hostile/never listens anyway. Tell him to just google it.Basically, don't be passive aggressive about it. Tell him exactly what you think in plain facts (don't rant or elaborate.)
Wait a second... wasn't this exact same thread here a while back?
>>3Emphatically, THIS.