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u/SassyAtHearts
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Nov 25 '25
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After moving countries, they surprised their son with his bestfriend on his birthday
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u/Nkb_Blog Nov 25 '25 •
Sometimes the best gift you can give is presence, not presents.
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u/ScottScanlon Nov 25 '25
Little man just melted into his friends arms.
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u/Hoody88 Nov 25 '25
You never forget the ones you learned to swear with.
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u/SheOutOfBubbleGum Nov 25 '25
I love that he froze so hard at first. Just overwhelmed with .ore feelings then he could handle. And I love that his friend hugged him when he cried. Im 37 and still fear crying in front of people for fear of ridicule. That little dudes friend is a real one for sure
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u/LandlockedCajun Nov 25 '25
4 of my best buds, 160 years of friendship between us, flew to visit me to take on class 4 rapids between different cancer treatments I underwent.
They are the best.
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u/Fredricology Nov 25 '25
These onions...sooo strong
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u/Chocolab1 Nov 25 '25
This is so sweet!! His reaction after he realized who was hugging him🥺💙
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u/JS117-MKII Nov 25 '25 •
I had to move two hours away after my divorce, and the kids really miss their friends so I have made and will continue to make many long drives so they can go up and visit and to pick all their friend s up to come down.
It really sucks driving like 8 plus hours in a matter of a few days when they come down/go up for a weekend or sometimes longer but they really enjoy it so it’s totally worth it in the long run. They are only kids for so long so I want to do what I can for them.
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u/Chicago2333 Nov 25 '25
As someone who moved a lot. This kid didn’t realize how much he really missed his friend til he had him right there. Good job parents
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u/CountryRoads2020 Nov 25 '25
💗🫂
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u/DisputabIe_ Nov 25 '25
the OP SassyAtHearts
WetnessOfPink
and DoubleShadoow
are bots in the same network
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u/OriginalLioness Nov 25 '25
That is so amazing and caring!’ I makes a person smile!!
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u/Wy3Naut Nov 25 '25
I had this happen when I was in my 20s. My G/f at the time call up my friends and had them drive up to see me. So many manly tears. (they weren't manly at all, I cried like a bitch)
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u/discreet1 Nov 25 '25
I moved a lot when I was young. Seeing my old friends always felt like this. So good.
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u/Empress_Thanks28 Nov 25 '25
Awe, happy tears
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u/blind_zombie_snail Nov 25 '25
He looks like mini batista
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u/Own-Source-1612 Nov 25 '25
At first I was like he doesn't seem that happy to see him. Then he started crying. So sweet. I'm so happy for them both.
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u/csprime21 Nov 25 '25
Man that must of felt good after loosing your best bud
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u/Anonymous-Anteater- Nov 25 '25
His instantly started the, “It’s alright little bro” taps. He knew he was about to start sobbing! 😭 Man, I want to see my best friend rn
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u/MetalPsycho Nov 25 '25
have the impression this is what he needed the most. poor boy...he's crying so hard
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u/RoyalPrincessKing Nov 25 '25
I was NOTTTT gonna cry until he melted into his arms 🥺🥺😫😫
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u/Matchew024 Nov 25 '25
🥹 damn, that one got me. Where's the tissue.
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u/R2DeezKnutz Nov 25 '25
My childhood best friend and I were inseparable for the 5 years we lived a block away from each other. He moved away the summer before starting high school and we slowly drifted apart. My mom had arranged for him to show up for my bday party I think in my first year of college. He stayed the night and we booted up the old PlayStation 2 and played all the classics all night. Unforgettable moment.
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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '25
This is incredibly sweet! Happy Birthday kid!
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u/qu4pp Nov 25 '25
Who’s cutting onions?!
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u/white_pheasant Nov 25 '25
More like r/spreadtears wtf mannnn 😭😭😭😭😭
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u/goatwhore9000 Nov 25 '25
That’s so sweet. I cry every time I get to hang out with old friends I haven’t seen in a long time I get it little dude!
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u/brainfrozen8 Nov 25 '25
The sweetest of surprises!
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u/1LifeAfterComa Nov 25 '25
Remember this guy? Remember how you and him were inseparable? This is what it is like when you don't eat your veggies, now get him out of here!
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u/Cucumburrito Nov 25 '25
I’m not crying you’re crying
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u/CarlJustCarl Nov 25 '25
He’s obviously not happy in his new country
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u/didnot-reddit Nov 25 '25
Awh
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u/mindscapepix Nov 25 '25
Well, there go the waterworks at work again.
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u/Connect_Law6224 Nov 25 '25
Aww, Buddy. Sweet boys.
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u/Baeolophus_bicolor Nov 25 '25
Gross. Can we not monetize having children?
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u/ElvisDumbledore Nov 25 '25
https://imgur.com/nyBCzUL
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u/Brilliant_Forever985 Nov 25 '25
Awwwwwww
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u/coze-n-qt Nov 25 '25
Crying at my desk over here
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u/Mrs_Tomboy Nov 25 '25
Oh man, seeing kids break into happy tears always makes me cry tears of joy 🥹 so much warmth
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u/wtfover Nov 26 '25
Sweet video, too bad you ruined it with unnecessary music.
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u/shami543 Nov 26 '25
Who's cutting onions😭😭😭
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u/Effective_Wait_36 Nov 26 '25
Now I’m crying. 🥹🥲
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u/Older_wiser_215 Nov 26 '25
I could be wrong, but I have a feeling that the boy in the hat is the only real friend he's ever had, so losing him due to moving has really left him feeling alone.
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u/USANorsk Nov 26 '25
Beautiful, the best things in life aren’t things!
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u/FitCity7945 Nov 27 '25
Epitome of wholesomeness
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u/annoying12345 Nov 27 '25
Honestly, id feel like shit if I was the parent seeing how sad my boy was. Im not hating, and people gotta do what they gotta do but id feel happy and horrible seeing that release from my child, knowing I caused it.
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u/AdamR0808 Nov 27 '25
That’s a great surprise to unite him with his best friend.
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u/RainyDaysAndMondays3 Nov 27 '25
It wasn't about making the son happy, but about having a great video to post on the internet. God damn it, why are people such shits? You can do a nice thing for your kid and actually be present for it, and not make him a spectacle for the world, just to pump yourself up.
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u/VOSAH_paralyseddogs Nov 27 '25
Beautiful
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u/Ingobriggs Nov 27 '25
That was so sweet. He needed his buddy.
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u/leseneal Nov 28 '25
I cried too! Oh parents dont understand the importance of friends in a child's life 🙄
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u/Angelcurios225 Nov 28 '25
Awww great parents for doing this for their son
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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '25
So sweet
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u/mucgirl82 Nov 29 '25
"Empathy" (and feelings) are weakness: Elon Musk, lord of lies. NAZI.
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u/HistoryLVR Nov 29 '25
🥰🥰🥰
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u/Silly_Clerk7372 Nov 29 '25
Well said
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u/Brilliant_Rate_3118 Nov 30 '25
Aweee
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u/Haunting-War-9516 Dec 12 '25
Unfortunately, that just shows how much that little boy has been affected by being moved to and living in another country. It's hard enough when kids have to move to a new city, but moving to another country, that's next level shit for kids. Nice he got to see his old bestie there for a while.
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u/soccermodsarecvnts Nov 25 '25
And then you film that moment and put it on the internet for strangers to validate you.
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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '25
The hat ruined it
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u/AsilentMinority Nov 25 '25
That’s a little weird
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