Question: my friend keeps giving me sex tips. How can I get her to stop?
my honest answer: You’re just going to have to ask her to stop.
She obviously hasn’t picked up on your lack of interest in her tips, or embarrassment in hearing them. So you’re going to have to spell it out.
It will be a little awkward. But it will be over in a few minutes.
Listening to her give you sex tips, on the other hand? That embarrassment could last your whole friendship.
Try this:
“Friend, I love ya and all, but please, no sex tips. It icks me out to think of you like that. Thanks!”
Has anyone had any success in getting this kind of thing to stop? Or as a result of their friends hints and tips?!
How is the topic of conversation coming up? If you frequently bring up or complain about your sex life, your friend might be just trying to offer assistance. So if you don’t bring up your sex life, she won’t give tips. However, if she just launches into the topic on her own, asking her to stop is definitely best.
Does your friend offer tips on other topics like work, laundry, cooking, etc. too?
Such a good point Kristen! If you keep talking about something long enough, someone will offer tips. I didn’t think to ask if she does it with other subjects too, but that’s a great question as it would be very telling as to whether it’s a conversation thing, or a personality thing.