I can tell you about the facts of life but I cannot change them for you.

I can tell you how to live but I cannot live your life for you.

I can advise you to let it go but I cannot make you forgive.

I can advise you to move on but I cannot stop you from living in the past.

I can assure you that everything will be fine but I cannot make you agree.

I can assure you that you can do it but I cannot force you to do it.

I can give you directions but I cannot always be there to lead you.

I can give you guidance but I cannot compel you to accept.

I can cheer you up but I cannot lift your self-esteem.

I can praise you but I cannot stop you from feeling inferior.

I can stand by you but I cannot make you stand on your own feet.

I can teach you new things but I cannot make you learn.

I can teach you right from wrong but I cannot decide for you.

I can teach you to share but I cannot make you unselfish.

I can teach you kindness but I cannot force you to be kind.

I can teach you to be a friend but I cannot make you one.

I can advise you about friends but I cannot choose them for you.

I can warn you about sex but I cannot say “no” for you.

I can warn you about drugs but I cannot prevent you from using them.

I can help you to set goals but I cannot achieve them for you.

I can love you like a daughter but I cannot promise you a happy family.

I can keep the list going but I cannot change your life the way you can.