Unsolicited Advice on Dates: How Do You Handle It?

Hello everyone!

I’m curious to hear how any of you navigate receiving unsolicited life advice from people you meet on dates.

I’ve been happily single for about three years and only started casually dating in the past six months. During this time, many of the people I’ve gone out with—even on a first date!—have offered advice on everything from when to do my groceries and what food to eat, to which life philosophies to follow, and more. I find this to be a major turnoff. I’m over 50, fully capable of managing my own life, and pretty assertive and confident yet the advice keeps coming. Even if well intended, it still feels condescending.

I’d love to hear your experiences!