Advise & High Crime

It seems that no one takes advise, more over mine. Is it that i can't be taken seriously? Or do people just hate me to a point where i may as well be non-existent. Earlier i told my friend shoplifting is stupid, that no matter what they hear from people, you can get caught, and it will be an expensive fine, yet to my warning, he got caught. My self: being the good friend i am picked his ass up 13 miles away. i just wish someone would take me seriously... Does the Quality of life improve as you age?