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The Value of Free Peer Advice
Posted at Jul 16th, 2008 in Relationship Advice
Online advice forums are becoming increasingly more popular in today’s society. Why is this? It’s simple really. These sites let us feel normal. They let us relate.
Whether you have just started a new job, just found out you’re having a baby, or are arguing with your romantic partner- with the click of a button you’re able to find someone that has been in the same situation. They may even be going through the same experience at the exact same time!
Even beyond this, are anonymous advice sites. Listed below are reasons why strangers are an excellent source for advice.
1. First, not all problems, and thus subsequent questions, are created equal. Certain inquiries may be embarrassing in nature, and anonymity allows complete freedom in asking what you need to ask.
2. Secondly, a stranger isn’t like your family and friends, they don’t “sugar coat” their advice to you. A stranger has no personal connection with you, which offers really honest advice. What’s even better is the number of people you can ask a question to, on an anonymous online forum. You can get a general consensus on what you should do by comparing posts. If most people don’t agree with you, maybe you should take a hard look at your original stance.
3.Finally, strangers offer something you cannot get even with the strongest bonds shared between friends and family. Strangers can even protect the bonds you have with your loved ones. Loved ones can often be spared the pain difficult questions can create, had you had another outlet to go to. Sites offering anonymous advice can be used as “testing grounds” for the arguments you may have with your loved ones. Are you in the right, according to strangers? Maybe strangers think you’re blowing the situation you’re in out of proportion? Checking with other people before a confrontation allows for a more balanced view of the situation.
These online forums are great! Remember though, advice sites should not be seen as a replacement for therapy.Serious medical conditions should be treated as such.
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