Overview
Someone who thinks that stories from his or her past apply to your life needs a reality check. This person truly wants to help you, so keep that in mind when you explain that you're not interested in listening to any more tactless reminiscing or unsuitable advice. Some people just aren't able to see that their 'insight' isn't helping -- or is, in fact, hurting. (Remember this next time you want to use stories from your personal history as a way of giving someone else guidance.)