People don't want advice when they ask for it (most of the time)

They just want someone to listen to their drama/woes, because when you do give them HONEST advice, they don't want to take it nor will they actually do anything about it. They want to feel important. Only you can help yourself and decide if you are going to change your own situation. It drives me bonkers when people pretend they want my advice, when they really want someone to cry to.