Kind Conversations Lead To Friendship?

--by Helenconnell2, posted Aug 10, 2025

I made a new friend today, possibly two new friends. The first was a mother with a child in a buggy. I passed her on my way to cross the road and then I realised she was behind me so I checked she wanted to cross. When she nodded, I pressed the button so it was ready as she approached the crossing. She explained she was taking her daughter to the doctor because she was clearly unwell. We chatted until she reached the point where she needed to cross the road to get to the surgery.

I carried on to do my shopping. As I turned into the road which leads to the street my house is on I saw a younger woman pushing a shopper. I'd said hello and good morning to her before but today, I commented on how it was dull. She agreed but also said she was thankful it was cooler. I crossed and told her I was too. We chatted for about five minutes and as I was about to move on, I told her my name was Helen and she said her name was Leanne.

Both encounters helped me feel better about the day.

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Posted by Helenconnell2
Aug 10, 2025
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Readers Comments

Mish wrote: Reaching out with friendly kindness 👌🏻

cheeka wrote: two new friends, a day! Great going.

Rajni wrote: Thank God that He sent you at the right place at the right moment.You did a wonderful job of talking.

pluto178 wrote: Well done making new friends x

janfour wrote: Yippee for new friends!!

DANCE wrote: Those connections can really transform our days

Kellz wrote: Lovely. 🫂🎉

glenystas wrote: Amazing how just a few words break the ice.

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