People who shaped me
“Tell me about a friend you've lost contact with, who you still think about.”
Tips for asking
Their name, where you last left things, why drift took over.
Listen for
What would happen if you wrote to them this week?
More from People who shaped me
“Tell me about a child who's been important to you — a niece, nephew, godchild, neighbour's kid, student.”
“Was there a person whose example showed you how to be in a particular role — partner, parent, leader, friend?”
“Tell me about a relative you wish you'd known — a great-grandparent, an ancestor, an aunt who died young.”