Who in this world today actually believes they can give advice to people and their so called...

Most people just want to be heard and acknowledged. Not everyone needs advice, but someone who will listen and be encouraging. People can always make suggestions or share their own experiences, but it is up to you to either embrace it or disregard it. People giving advice do not generally yell at you if you don't accept it. Sometimes all a person needs is emotional support to then realize and find the answers they have been seeking. And every once in a while, maybe your being there for someone else can be a blessing.

ReaperofTime · 46-50, M

What I just love are the assholes I commonly encounter. Full of advice. But when it comes to actually helping solve the problem. Hell no. Theyre gone like last weeks newspaper. Lmfao. Talk is cheap

Justbychance · M

You've said it all, actually. 'Advice' is the key word here and, mostly, it would depend on the seriousness and quality of advice one might be given. Some advice is no advice at all, whilst other advice is one person's considered opinion. The best advice will always be the one's where the person has to consider the advice itself which leaves a final decision outstanding; the person is left to think it out.

You are right; the psyche is delicate, that's for sure, and in a lot of cases there is no single answer/conclusion to many given situations.

SW-User

Advice isn't designed to be a command or a put down, it's just another person providing their input and perspective to one's own issues, which can actually be really helpful. It's only a negative when the advice giver either invalidates the concerns or perspectives of the recipient or when the advice giver has an unreasonable expectation that their advice will be adhered to rather than just simply considered and potentially rejected.

SW-User

I tend to listen to people's advice whom I respect.

PeanutsauntieP1982 · 41-45, F

I agree about the kid gloves, but even if I don't meet someone who has been through the exact same thing as me, it helps to know what others have done in similar situations.

Umile18

The stupidest person that i know, most likely, knows something that I don't.

So, I listen to any advice given.

berangere · 80-89, F

Yes,I agree with you,you cannot advise people on things you know little about.

Livinkarma · 51-55, M

ME ... I speak of fact and experience.

Peaceful · F

I have had several mentors/gurus assist me on my journey successfully. And now I help others that ask. But I respect you and your journey too.

Pfuzylogic · M

One of the main missions of EP was to act as a center of support groups for people in need.

Advice given should always be looked on as a option and not as if some Senpai was running your life.

I don't think that people should be overly concerned with incorrect advice unless the giver is acting like some type of Predator.

Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F

I suppose if it's good for you and you are comfortable with the advice of others. That would be up to the person giving and receiving.

A lot of people, myself included(working on it) :) give advice without being asked for it. Sometimes people just need to share what's going on in their lives and want someone to acknowledge their presence! :)

SW-User

Well said

Who in this world today actually believes they can give advice to people and their so called problems and actually believe they are helping others?