Overview
If anyone is eternally respectful of the wisdom of experience, it's you. You know how much time and energy needs to be invested into becoming that type of person, and you've tried to listen and learn from them, no matter how casual the conversation. Don't discredit your own intuition, though -- it's never been anything to sneeze at. If the person you happen to be advising isn't quite sure what to tell you, you can also count on them giving you just that answer -- and that's what makes a truly good friend.
