The internet serves certain purposes, this is not one of those purposes. It's not that difficult to understand. The next time you find yourself in a situation follow this basic rule:
You need tips on basic day to day activities? Go to the internet.
You need help with an issue of a personal nature? Find a damn friend.
What if you have gone to your friends and want other advice? Or maybe he couldn't offer any because he's never been in that kind of situation. Maybe his friend doesn't care. Maybe his friend is out on a 10-day safari trip and can't be contacted. Maybe he has no friends? Maybe he doesn't want his friend to know because his friend's wife is friends with his wife and might spill the beans.
There is no cut and dry rule. If you want information and advice fast, go on the internet. It will at least give another opinion.