The Shehecheyanu Blessing upon Meeting a Friend
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Question
Hello, when two friends meet and have not seen each other for a long time, which of them should recite the Shehecheyanu blessing? Can both of them recite it?
Answer
Hello,
According to the law, the one who is happy to see his friend should recite the blessing. If both are happy, then both can recite it.
However, many do not recite this blessing nowadays if they know about the friend's well-being through phone, letters, etc.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 225, Se'if 1.
See there in Shaarei Teshuva, Subparagraph 1, in the name of Halachot Ketanot and Birkei Yosef.