Easier to listen to someone who's been in your shoes

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Have you ever noticed that most people rather listen to someone who has been in their shoes or knows what they are going through? It's easier to ignore or shake off someone who you believe knows nothing of what you are going through. Even if they give the same advice or say the same thing as the person who has been in your shoes, it is easier to dismiss them. It is sad but I know I do the same thing. Someone gives me an advice and I think they have no idea what I'm going through. Then if someone who has been through what I am says the exact same thing, I'll accept their words easier and quicker. It's sad but true. I need to break myself out of that habit.