I've found it best to be a good listener and only offer advice when it's explicitly asked for -- otherwise, simply offer attention or sympathy/empathy. I don't

I've found it best to be a good listener and only offer advice when it's explicitly asked for -- otherwise, simply offer attention or sympathy/empathy. I don't often go to other people with my problems. I tend to work through the lot of them on my own. I think many people are this way, and really only go to others to not feel crazy for having a certain issue. (i.e. finding someone who can relate to their struggles, not necessarily solve them)