Blondie: I can relate to that story. I observed it happening to a woman at the KH we were attending, and it was hard not to notice that we were showered with so much attention, when other families were basically invisible. I'm really not that charming! My husband is downright anti-charming. haha
My mom doesn't seem to have any friends in the KH either. (I tried telling her that Bible Student was the best position to hold, but I guess the pressure finally got to her.)