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I'm an expat, and have been living in Germany for 14 years.During my time here, I've realized how important friendships with other expats can be.When my friend..
In my almost 14 years of living in Germany, I've realized how meaningful friendships with fellow expats can be..
In a survey of Dutch adults cited on an NPR podcast I recently listened to, 70% of respondents reported their adulthood friendships lasting about seven years..
During my time in Germany as an American expat, I've tried to protect myself from being too close to people staying a short time, and I've spoken to fellow expats who feel the same way..
While some people stay a few years in one place before leaving and it's always difficult when someone you've become fond of leaves it's probably even worse when a friend of over a decade has a change of address...
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