I think people avoid taking advice because taking advice is actually really difficult. Nobody has actually "been in your shoes." You have to try to understand why they said what they said, then try to apply it to your situation. Not a trivial task.
If you're seeking advice, I've found many people who have "been in my shoes" in regards to a specific topic and found their advice extremely helpful. In a few cases it completely changed my life. The problem is everybody else.
"Do you know what the difference is between your advice and this coffee? I asked for the coffee."
