I know this is generic tripe: I believe sometimes one should, sometimes one shouldn't. It's extremely hard to know which is which, as inaction is also a choice (and usually preferred in my view).
It works both ways. I've talked someone close to me through a rough patch because I believed his decision making was temporarily impaired (developed feelings for another person).
I have also encouraged my sister in the other direction because I truly believed it was better for the parties involved, and was asked to give input.
Was it wrong to do so? I don't know. I do feel it can be irresponsible not to give some direction in some cases.
In the case of my father, did it push him in a certain direction? I think so. Was that wrong? I don't know. He was miserable and thought he found a way out by example of his social circle. That then caused a lot of unintended consequences, and now I believe he is somewhat ok and improving. Same thing with my mother.
It works both ways. I've talked someone close to me through a rough patch because I believed his decision making was temporarily impaired (developed feelings for another person).
I have also encouraged my sister in the other direction because I truly believed it was better for the parties involved, and was asked to give input.
Was it wrong to do so? I don't know. I do feel it can be irresponsible not to give some direction in some cases.
In the case of my father, did it push him in a certain direction? I think so. Was that wrong? I don't know. He was miserable and thought he found a way out by example of his social circle. That then caused a lot of unintended consequences, and now I believe he is somewhat ok and improving. Same thing with my mother.