<p>People communicate in lots of different ways. Some people like to bounce ideas, problems, and questions off somebody else–that doesn’t necessarily mean they want that person to make the decision. My son does this all the time, and he seems quite happy with advice like: “It’s up to you,” or “Use your common sense,” or “Weigh the pros and cons.” Also, it can be useful to vent to somebody who’s not physically present.</p>