I think there may be some people that do actually like know-it-alls although you and I are probably not part of that group For example people without answers who are uncomfortable without having answers and feel they do not know how to find the answers themselves may find a know it all comforting. But people who can find the answers themselves do not need that personality and would probably suspect that the know it all personality is covering up an issue of their own.
Very well said Fearless. I totally agree. That is why I cringe sometimes when I see people trying to follow someone's advice off of this baord as if it is going to be the Holy Grail of solutions. Nothing wrong with having hope and enthusiam for an answer but ultimately The Answer comes from us, not from any one else, not from a therapist, and certainly not from a stranger off this board. I'm enjoying the discusions though!