I don't understand

[TheGangstaSheep]

My friend had recently had girl problems and while we were talking he said "It's strange really, whenever I have problems like this I always go to you and you have good advice yet you have never had a relationship yourself." Or something along those lines. But yeah, it only really came into my head then and it's pretty true. Is it a case of, knowing a recipe but not knowing how to cook it?

Thanks.

[Desuetude]

I guess it is, although when giving adivice, experiance can be good although I don't think it's absolutely compulsary to be able to tell someone what to do in a situation. You can gain experiance by helping others and being an outsider always gives you a better insight into what the problem is and how to solve it anyway.
If you hadn't thought about it until he brought it up then I'd say there was nothing wrong at all. You seem fine with not having a girlfriend and it's not like you need one anyway, relationships aren't everything. Just spend time with your friends and when someone you like comes along then you have your friend to fall back on and help you should you need him.

[TheGangstaSheep]

That's true. It's not something I'm worried about at the moment anyway but it's something that I never really thought about before so it confused me. Thanks for your advice :)

[Stryker125]

haha I'm just like this...I dunno, it just kinda happened...

[purplepeopleeater]

I'm sure that's how it is for nearly everyone. It's the same for me sometimes. People just arent good at taking their own advice. But you definitely should try it. It helps.

[Ryhanna]

The solution to a problem can often be clearer if you're not the person in that situation, I think.

Also, as purplepeopleeater said, people aren't good at taking their own advice. It helps to hear someone else give you advice.

3rd party opinions ftw.

[Heatbomb21]

I am known throughout my school for this...

Not exactly the metaphor you stated, but it bothers me personally when I helped make several relationships work, and haven't even made any effort whatsoever in having my own. I love someone and all, and I don't mean to rush into things, but still...

[darkie]

Just like what the other people said, sometimes it helps if you view their situation from another outside angle. When you're in a situation, you most likely miss stuff yourself and won't know what to do that's why other people giving their advice helps since that's a fresh look at your situation.

And it totally doesn't mean it's bad that you're good at giving advices but you don't have relationships on your own. You shouldn't feel pressured by that to have a relationship if you aren't committed :)

[TheGangstaSheep]

Thanks everyone. I understand it a lot better now and it actually makes sense thanks to all of your help.

Once again, thanks :)

[lindsaybeth]

Virtually all of my relationships have been awful but I'm still always the first person my friends turn to for relationship advice, and I know I'm good at offering advice to them, I am however really bad at listening to my own advice!
When you do start to have relationships make sure you take into account the advice you've given them, don't see it as a bad thing that you haven't been in a relationship, use it to your advantage so that when you do finally start seeing someone you'll know how to tackle problems that come your way and now how to communicate with whoever your with. Once you fall into a rut of ignoring your own advice it's difficult to dig yourself out of it! x