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A tiny win that felt huge after a lonely few months
Honestly, last Tuesday I finally asked my neighbor Megan if she wanted to walk to the coffee shop on Main Street with me. We've just waved for a year, but I was so tired of not knowing anyone here. We talked for a full hour about her dog and my old job, and she texted me the next day to say thanks. It's wild how one small 'yes' can make a place start to feel like home. Has anyone else broken through that surface level with a neighbor or coworker recently?
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the_stella5d ago
Read that small talk is just practice for real connection.
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wren2172mo ago
Isn't it funny how we build these things up in our heads? I always told myself it was fine to keep to myself, that bothering someone with a chat was a hassle for them. Reading your post totally flipped that for me. I realized I was just protecting myself from the chance of a no, and missing all the possible yeses. That hour you had is proof it's worth the risk. Good for you for making the move!
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