As time goes on, life seems to get more and more complicated. Though we’re carefree when we’re children, we eventually grow up and have all kinds of things to worry about. Aside from finding a job, making friends, keeping our own relationships and families together and more, we also have to worry about other people a lot of the time. When you go out in the world, you never know how other people are going to treat you—that’s why we always remember the strangers who treat us right. With that in mind, here are 55 of the best time that people decided to be bros to one another.
1. Birthday parties aren’t always equally fun for everyone.
If you were kind of unpopular or somewhat poor when you were growing up, you probably know just how stressful social events with other kids could be. That’s way stories like this one where thoughtful parents make it easier on us ring so true. Salute to this great mom!
2. Sometimes just a little bit of thoughtfulness goes such a long way.
We’ve all been known to get a little bit of gas station food from time to time, but the quality is pretty hit or miss. That’s why it pays to bond with your local gas station cashier so they can put the burritos on for you at the right time. This post is making us kind of hungry, actually…
3. You never know who you might meet if you stay open and friendly.
People go to sports bars for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, you just don’t have cable at home and you need a warm place to watch the game. Other times, you’re looking for a little bit of company. As this story shows, sometimes you actually find it!
4. This is the kind of generosity we need more of!
If you’ve ever collected action figures in your life, you know just how attached you can get to those things. When you go to sell them, you want to get money for them but you also want them to go to someone who will appreciate them. In this case, it looks like both sides won!
5. Being your truest self isn’t always easy.
It takes a lot of guts to reveal who we really are to our families, and sometimes they don’t accept us. In those cases where someone is born gay and their family is extremely religious, it can sometimes mean a lifetime of rejection. Fortunately, sometimes there are kind people like this one who help make things ok.
6. In hard times, kindness can really make all the difference.
Anyone who has ever lost a job knows just how stressful it can be to scramble to the next thing. It often feels like the entire world is falling down, and that cuts will need to be made everywhere to stay afloat. That’s why this kind-hearted dog walker did the absolute best thing possible when he saw this text!
7. Who knew that this was such a good way to ask for help?
Whenever there’s a medical emergency in the family, everyone involved has to pull out all the stops. If there isn’t enough money to pay for the procedures that are necessary, you might have to advertise what you need however possible. We just never thought of doing it this way before!
8. Kind strangers can turn bad situations into good ones.
Calling a crisis line is one of the most vulnerable things we can do as human beings. So when you call one and they end up rejecting you, that can be a pretty hurtful experience. Fortunately, there are still good people in the world who can step in to help.
9. Maybe a little bit passive-aggressive, but hey—still thoughtful!
We absolutely don’t recommend smoking at all… and clearly this workplace doesn’t either. Still, it’s true that if one group of people take unregulated smoke breaks, the other people who don’t smoke should get the same amount of time off.
10. Honestly, we wish we had this technology when we were in school.
Taking notes is a pretty irritating part of college and high school… and there’s never a guarantee that you’re getting it all or that you’re understanding everything. Needless to say, this class cracked the code!
11. Random of acts of kindness have such a huge effect on people!
We’ve all had the experience of wanting something that we can’t afford—but how many of us have had the experience of a stranger buying it for us? As adults, we’ve pretty much given up on the expectation that this would happen. But you could still do this for a little kid!
12. Sometimes the smallest encouragement goes a long way.
Online communities are no replacement for real life friends, but they can still come in handy every now and then. After all, having someone cheering you on on the internet is better than not having anybody at all!
13. An officer and a gentleman.
Getting pulled over by the police is a pretty unpleasant experience. No matter what we did, nobody likes to get in trouble or to be inspected too closely. Fortunately, sometimes there are officers like this one who go the extra mile just to lend a helping hand.
14. It doesn’t cost us anything to jump in and help others!
In this story, a woman got a flat tire and called her boyfriend to see if he could help her out. Fortunately, these three boys were on the scene. Although they didn’t speak the same language, they took the lead and helped the woman fix her tire, no questions asked.
15. This one is confusing… but also pretty nice.
We all fall victim to road rage every now and then. Still, it’s worth remembering that there are real people in the cars all around us trying to do the same things that we’re trying to do. At least this exchange shows that there’s still hope for us on the motorways!
16. It’s always fun to make new friends!
17. Some situations call for immediate action.
Booking a wedding shoot costs a lot of money and requires a lot of planning. The last thing any of us want is for our special day to get interrupted. Still, when a little boy is danger of drowning, you drop everything and help out—and that’s just what this groom did!
18. There’s plenty of positivity on the internet, too.
Although there’s been a lot of writing lately about how social media spaces are breeding grounds for extremism, sometimes it pays to remember that there’s a nice guy on YouTube who just wants to make food for little kids.
19. Some people were just born to be heroes.
Although the Parkland shooting was a huge tragedy, somebody once said that there’s always room to look for the helpers whenever something tragic happens. Needless to say, Anthony Borges, a kid who threw himself in front of gunfire to protect others, is one of the best helpers out there.
20. We’re not crying, you are!
Having good role models is so important to leading a full life. Whether it’s parents or coaches or anyone else, they teach us the little things and the interpersonal skills we need to succeed. When we’re missing those role models, sometimes other people step in to fill that void.
21. This is very sweet but also very sad.
As we’ve already said, sometimes it only takes a small gesture of kindness to make the biggest difference. In some cases, it’s also just a question of pragmatics. In this situation, someone asked for help and somebody else was able to give it—simple as that.
22. Ok, now is this guy kind or does he just really love cookies?
Obviously it goes without saying that giving some money to your local Girl Scout troupe is a kind thing to do. But we’re also saying that Thin Mints are some of the best tasting cookies on the planet… so we’ll let you draw your own conclusions here.
23. We wish all bosses could be this thoughtful.
Getting laid off or fired is one of the worst experiences we can have. In those tough times, any kind of guidance or helping hand goes a long way. Fortunately, this boss went above and beyond to ensure that he had his employees’ backs—even though he had to give them bad news.
24. Everybody has at least one story like this with an Uber driver.
No matter what your opinion is on Uber, what’s definitely true is that it lets you have some pretty unusual experiences in big cities with strangers. In places like LA or NYC, you might meet some interesting people. If you’re somewhere far from home, maybe you’ll even find a travel buddy like this woman did!
25. Sometimes all people need is a second chance.
Our society doesn’t allow a lot of room for people to make mistakes and come back to live a fulfilling life. For many people, going to jail or prison for an extended length of time is a curse that follows them around for a long time. Fortunately, sometimes there are lucky breaks that come and turn everything around.
26. This is honestly a fantastic idea.
You may have heard of a kudos file or a compliment folder, but creating an email to surprise someone with is a whole new level. Forget having a parent make one of these, we’re about to make one of these for ourselves!
27. In our darkest moments, sometimes we just need somebody to listen to us.
Depression, anxiety and other hardships in life can really wear down our mental health. Although suicidal thoughts are not an easy thing to talk about, stories like this one show that it’s important that we feel able to confide in other people.
28. There’s always a place that people can agree.
Few people would argue that Christians and Satanists are on the other side of the fence. Still, when tragedies happen, sometimes people show their true colors and their true compassion for one another. Even if this doesn’t warm your heart, people don’t get much more diametrically opposed than this.
29. All you have to do in life is be kind.
For those who don’t know, there has historically been animosity and conflict between Pakistanis and Indians due to a variety of complex economic and political factors in their region. Still, as these two work buddies show, a little bit of kindness can overcome virtually anything.
30. Talk about ingenuity!
Though being kind and willing to lend a hand is definitely a great quality, sometimes a little bit of skill and creativity will also help out as well. In this case, a boy was having an asthma attack on a plane and a surgeon onboard was able to make his own nebulizer! Don’t try this at home, folks!
31. This guy is really putting his retirement to good use.
Whenever storms roll through a neighborhood, they end up knocking around debris and breaking branches off of trees, leaving yards looking nasty. Fortunately, sometimes there are kind souls in the neighborhood who just want to help everyone clean up!
32. Looks like we might have to join more Facebook groups.
This woman was in the hospital and wanted to have her hair braided. Fortunately, she was also in a hair and beauty-related Facebook group of people willing to help her out. Just a few hours later, a kind stranger came by and did her the favor!
33. It pays to stick together.
Though there are all kinds of groups of people who are persecuted around the world, the danger comes when we start to see each other as separate. As this story shows, there’s no limit to what we can do when we all stick together and support each other.
34. Everybody just wants to help out.
Part of what makes life feel meaningful is being engaged and helping the people around us. As this picture shows, there’s always an opportunity to do that no matter how many obstacles you might be facing.
35. Hope can be so incredibly powerful.
The outlook for premature babies isn’t always the best, particularly because doctors and nurses are sometimes ready to give up hope on them. Still, when people put their heart and soul into caring for others, amazing things can happen.
36. Did you ever have a bus driver like this one?
For some kids, riding the bus was a traumatic experience. Whether it was because the kids were mean or because the driver was, it just wasn’t particularly pleasant. And then for the rest of us, there are everyday heroes like this man!
37. Sometimes being a true hero means not even getting any recognition.
As we mentioned before, there are plenty of atrocities and tragedies that have happened throughout history. Although it can boost our spirits to look for the helpers, sometimes the truest helpers are the ones working behind the scenes. Though it goes without saying, this man is a real inspiration.
38. That’s some serious bravery!
It’s easy to recognize our firefighters and policemen and people who put their lives on the line for others. Still, sometimes there are groups of volunteer firefighters that deserve just as much recognition—after all, they’re not getting paid to help!
39. This probably meant so much to them.
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Although it doesn’t get talked about very much, there are so many pieces of art and cultural artifacts that have changed hands throughout history after conflicts and wars. Though there’s not a lot of effort given at returning these pieces to their rightful owners, sometimes someone volunteers to do it all the same.
40. Even Gordon Ramsay has a soft side!
Although he’s mostly known for yelling at incompetent chefs, it turns out that even Gordon Ramsay can feel charitable from time to time. This picture also contains another important life lesson for us all: it never hurts to ask!
41. Offering up your skills to someone else is a great way to give back.
If you can’t afford to give of your money or you don’t have a ton of free time, sometimes the best way to show other people you care is to offer up your skills. In the case of the people in this thread, this man’s efforts surely meant a lot.
42. Sometimes you need to be a little bit sneaky to be the best person you can be.
It can be hard to ask for help, and it can be equally hard to accept it. In those cases, sometimes it pays to go through backchannels and to be a little bit crafty to help out the people you care about. In this case, it worked out perfectly!
Our current political climate is pretty divided, with plenty of negativity and accusations to go around. Fortunately, there are always reminders like this one of how we should treat others. Regardless of everything else, there’s something to learn from photos like this one.
44. What a beautiful story.
We all probably know the late Stephen Hawking’s iconic voice. But what most of us don’t know is that it was a product of a deep and lasting friendship he had with another scientist. It’s humanistic advances like these that make the world a better place.
45. Sometimes a little white lie can help people stay happy.
As a general rule, telling the truth in most situations is the best policy. Still, sometimes telling a little fib can be a creative way to make others feel better. In the case of making people feel twice as comfortable or twice as happy as normal, we think this one is ok.
46. We should all aspire to this level of thoughtfulness.
Doing one nice thing for one person one time is one thing, but there are still greater levels of kindness and thoughtfulness that we can reach. For example, this sorority friend who helped her friend once and then stayed ready to help her again and again in the future. Now that’s what friendship is all about!
47. In New York, this kind of kindness is unheard of.
There are things more inconvenient than losing a laptop. It has all of our information and for many of us, it represents our entire livelihood as well. Fortunately, this kind stranger knew just how important it would be to get this one back to its proper owner.
48. Sometimes the most help comes from where you would least expect it.
Cars are an expensive investment no matter how old you are. That’s why this story of the little boy who bought his mom a car is so particularly impressive. Imagine how many yards you would have to rake and mow to afford this!
49. It’s just like Mr. Rogers said: be a good neighbor!
Though it sounds trite at times, there’s truly no limit to what a little bit of kindness and generosity can do for those around us. In this situation, a little bit of unprompted thoughtfulness established a great connection between these two.
50. Being a community leader means you have to give back.
To some people, police officers represent something to be afraid of or something to avoid on a day-to-day basis. Still, these people contribute to our communities and engage with the people in them—in the best cases, it looks something like this picture.
51. Tip of the hat to this kind soul!
Everyone wants to adopt a cute, well-behaved dog, but the reality is that many shelter dogs have been through things that we can’t imagine. Fortunately, we can fix these wrongs if we’re willing to be patient and loving—and if we give some of the hard cases a chance!
52. Solidarity is so important.
For anyone who works a particularly hard or dangerous job, the bonds with one’s coworkers are often what helps people get through. In this case, this woman’s dad may have passed away, but all of her dad’s friends were still there to pick up the slack.
53. Now this is a pretty layered costume.
Beyond the bigger acts of kindness and generosity, sometimes meeting some people who can mix it up and have a little fun is the most important thing. In the case of these college guys, they definitely knew exactly how to do that!
54. What a nice touch this was.
Although companies are ultimately out to make money for themselves, they’re still often a part of our lives and our local communities. To show that, this wheat company decided to go above and beyond to show their customers a small kindness.
55. Being kind to others is really its own reward.
If you’ve ever found someone else’s things and gone out of your own way to get it back to them, you know the appeal of this one. Sometimes it’s not about the reward. It’s about doing something that makes the world work the way you wish it would all the time.
Needless to say, no matter how much negativity there may be in the world, there are always those handful of people out there who are willing to be so kind to one another. Even on the bad days, it helps to stay focused on that. Have you ever had something like this happen to you? Let us know in the comments and as always, be kind to one another!
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