The temptation is almost unbearable. A family member has done something ill-advised. A colleague messed something up badly. There are so many situations when it is so easy to say “I told you so.”

What situations provoke this comment? Here are some scenarios: An opportunity is lost because someone didn’t check their email when you repeatedly suggested they do so. Despite multiple warnings, a loved one was scammed by a spam phone call. Your partner forgot a needed item for their work get-together, even though you cued them to bring it. A lot of people, including mental health providers, would say these are wonderful opportunities for........

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