text: First, some people might have been in the same situation as you in the past and can help you make your final choice. Asking an experienced person for their opinion can play a major role in the outcome of your decision because they have been in your shoes at some point in their life. They can help you by telling you how they made their ultimate decision and what their outcome was. They could even tell you who they asked for an opinion in the past. Asking people who have been in the same conflict as you can help you by showing you how others made their decision and what their final outcome was.