text: People who give you advice may also provide you with support. Other than tell you how to do something, some people may just help you directly. This is good for a lot of things and helps you accomplish what you need. Advice is very helpful, but having someone root for you, or cheer you up is great as well. Asking dome how to deal with loss is more than just how to heal, it's an oppertunity to allow them to offer you emotional support. Having to study for tests was hard so I asked a friend for some tips, instead, she ended up practically tutoring me and helped me ace tests. I asked for advice, but got so much more.