真诚 / 的 / 沟通 / 让 / 他 / 慢慢 / 放下 / 心防 / 开始 / 接受 / 朋友 / 的 / 帮助

真诚的沟通让他慢慢放下心防，开始接受朋友的帮助。

Sincere communication gradually helped him lower his defenses and accept his friend's help.