People over the internet have no way of judging someone because they don't know you and if they do judge you than they don't matter. I think its sometimes easier to hear somethings from a stranger than to have a friend to say something that could potentially end a friend ship or cause some unneeded and unnecessary drama that can be avoided and resolved.
Because nobody can really judge you. No matter what they ask,because they don't know you. It is also a hell of a lot easier asking certain questions over the internet then it is face to face.
If a person doesn't know you, they're more likely to give an honest answer. They're not going to sugarcoat it, they're going to give you the straight up truth. After all, what does a random stranger have to gain from lying to you, or to lose from telling you the honest truth? Nothing. Also, if you ask someone you know, they're more likely to let their subjective opinions of you or of others influence them.
A hypothetical situation: I get in a fight with my boyfriend, and he's obviously right to any objective third-party observer. I ask my best friend for advice, she's probably going to take my side, even though I'm wrong. An objective internet third party won't do that. They'll tell it like it is.
I think because you're able to get unbiased opinions and advice and you don't have to worry about asking embarrassing questions like you would with family or friends. It's nice to know that if people say "he definitely likes you," they're not saying it because they're your friend and don't want to hurt your feelings; or if they say "you need to stay away from him," they're not saying that because they know the guy and want him for themselves! LOL. :)
Because we may be embarrassed asking someone we know, and we take the chance on other people because that may be the only choice we have. Don't forget, I personally don't take some answers seriously and I judge answers before accepting them to be slightly true/ good advice.
In my opinion, I believe people will give you a straight-up, honest answer. No beating around the bush. Whereas IRL, some people may sugar-coat so they don't "hurt your feelings".
I'm guessing your a hypocrite? You are taking advice but cannot let us take it over the internet?
Well to answer from my perspective as just a complete stranger over the internet. 1. I don't know you. For that reason alone. I am able to give you the truth about what you need to know rather than sugarcoat it or make it worse for you.
Good question. For me, I like to share my stories and get a different perspective on them. I like to know a guys point of view sometimes. Or a girls for that matter. Sometimes it's just nice to know that someone else is or did go through the same kind of thing and what they did.
Also sometimes friends tell you what you want to hear and strangers give it to you straight. What do you have to lose by asking a question over the internet? I have had some good answers and some totally off answers but it's all relevant. I do appreciate the comments!
How many of you have taken the advice someone has given you on here and used it, and it actually worked?What was the advice and how did it work?
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When: 5 months ago
