Should a relationship advice be taken from random people?

I don’t think I would act on outside relationship advice alone, but I would take what they said into consideration.

I have been asking lots of people, I just listen to what they say but I never get convinced, but yes, it kind of opens up my mind so I can think more objectively but still I wonder if its a good practice or not?

Sure, why not? Anybody can have a good idea or point of view. Just keep asking lots of people and don’t just get one.

Many people, some random, like the folks here on Fluther, have had all kinds of relationships, both good and bad, so some of us may be able to provide some insight that you may not have considered.

You, alone, know what is important to you in a relationship, but having other perspectives can give you ideas about how to achieve or pursue the type of relationship you are looking for, and how to avoid the pitfalls of a relationship that you don’t want.

If you don’t know what your consciousness wants you to do then I figure you don’t have any choice but to let others think for you.

But what are going to do if they decide it’s just too much trouble?

We here are all random people so I suppose it is ok. A suggestion however, be prepared to hear things you don’t want to and don’t hold grudges when they don’t.

You can ask questions of strangers but they cannot be expected to agree with everything you say or even agree with your basic premises.

You asked for their advice. Accept whatever they offer without argument.

Advice can be useful IF you have a firm enough grasp of yourself to use it to try on ideas and take or leave things as they actually suit and apply to you and your situation. The actual advice may be random but still useful if it helps you reflect. A common danger though is being too eager to latch onto others’ ideas and accept advice that’s not really appropriate just because it’s easier or because you’re confused and/or they have a good-sounding idea.

Lets take a moment to think about this image.

http://imgur.com/a/TZRvH

Think about the thought process that goes into this chain of questions and how you should respond. Hint: Something about pissing into the wind.

You can ask anyone, friends and/or strangers. Then use your judgement about whether you want to take the advice or not.

Why not? How can it hurt?

In the end, you make the decision on whether or not to follow advice. After all, it is your life.

Close friends may be too familiar with you to be objective. Random people are more likely to give independent advice without worrying about your feelings.

Some folks will give really good advice. Others, not so much. But in your case, you’ve received some excellent answers. It’s now up to you to sort out the good from the bad and act on it!

Snowberry – yes, I have gotten some real good answers.

Thanks everyone for answering! :)

I prefer reading about others’ EXPERIENCE rather than their advice.