9. He needs every conversation to have a purpose and tries to suggest a solution when all you want him to do is acknowledge what’s wrong.
“I don’t need his advice or a lecture!” Guys usually dislike having meaningless conversations. They tend to give specific advice when you complain, even if it’s something small. If this bothers you, start off the conversation by saying “I just need you to listen to me. I don’t need you to solve the problem.”