why people ask advice from a radio show host?

@lady1993 (27221)
Philippines
February 13, 2019 12:54am CST
I am listening to the radio right now, and the person asking for advice is a bit annoying. She has been complaining about her husband for the past 30 minutes and when the host is trying to give her advice, she counters it and defends her husband instead. The talk goes on and on until the caller dropped the phone - i think it got cut or something. Have you ever asked for advice from a radio show host?
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Loretta
@noni1959 (13009)
• United States
13 Feb 19
I haven't. I like to listen to Dr. Laura. She is very sharp and tells it like it is with no sugar coating. Many don't like that.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
I think i would prefer that too, since that may be the right advice.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (13009)
• United States
16 Feb 19
@lady1993 I rather know the truth even if it's harsh.
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Shebullet
@shebullet (287)
• Philippines
18 Feb 19
I dont ask advice on radio, i got a friend who ask advice on the radio but he do a make up question not a real one.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
23 Feb 19
oh, that could be fun too and maybe helpful to others who have the same questions
Shebullet
@shebullet (287)
• Philippines
23 Feb 19
@lady1993 On the fun part he really enjoyed it., but on being helpful to other listeners maybe yes
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
13 Feb 19
haha I don't have time to waste like that. It will be worth if I spend that time in mylot.
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
15 Feb 19
@lady1993 We are getting clever, isn't it?
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
indeed, that is very true
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
13 Feb 19
No i have never done that and will never do. Why should you make your problem public when you can just ask a priest of someone close to you or from an older relative.? I think problems should be kept private to those who can understand you.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
maybe she did not know any priest that she is comfortable with or she has asked advice from other but still did not accept the given advice
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
@lady1993 Or maybe she just would like to get attention that's why she makes it public.
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Fat Oreo
@fluffy69 (4955)
•
13 Feb 19
I never did that.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
i have never done it too i'm scared i might be recognized
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Fat Oreo
@fluffy69 (4955)
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15 Feb 19
@lady1993 yessss.
relcap23
@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
13 Feb 19
Just phone in questions about health issues.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
yes, some of them are very knowledgeable too - the hosts
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relcap23
@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Feb 19
@lady1993 they are an authority on their topics
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youless
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
14 Feb 19
I think this kind of program is still available in the radio here. I had listened to it long time ago. Usually the host wouldn't let the person spoke for such a long time. Try to imagine it can be quite boring to listen to the complaint for half an hour
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
yeah a bit of an introduction to the problem would be enough
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Sky
@skysnap (20152)
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13 Feb 19
i think people are alone and have no family and friends to trust. that maybe one reason. they ask for advice.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
yeah, for this one, her problem was about her husband and i think she already asked her children for advice
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LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
13 Feb 19
Really stupid and waste of time of this person. I think she just wants to talk to some body and annoys them as well.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
yeah that was what the host also said.
PLETHOS
@Plethos (13718)
• United States
13 Feb 19
lol, shes not seeking advice, shes looking for someone to agree with her to justify her victimhood.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
yeah that could be one thing too
Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
13 Feb 19
I find it very lame. Like you wanted to know the listeners your problem then find it very overwhelming while some listeners will bully them instead.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
yeah it can go both ways.. it can be helpful though, if the caller is open minded about it and some listeners also give good advice
Teddy
@ThreeTeddies (2038)
• United Kingdom
13 Feb 19
If I wanted advice I'd go to a trusted friend certainly not a talk-show host!
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
yes me too