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“I don't think our friendship would have made it any longer.”

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Keeping friendships alive at a distance is a lot of work. But can things go well in the long run? Credit: Maskot/Getty Images/Maskot

Today is International Friendship Day. According to the United Nations, it is intended to strengthen general humanity and promote the good of humanity. And it has been proven that good social contacts prolong life. But are you able to keep in touch with friends in your old home country?


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Today is International Friendship Day. According to the United Nations, it is intended to strengthen general humanity and promote the good of humanity. And it has been proven that good social contacts prolong life. But are you able to keep in touch with friends in your old home country?


Sarah Koschinski's best friend has lived in Sydney for a year and a half. Just over half a year ago, Sarah, who lives in Munich, concluded: it works quite well if you just make an effort. She's thinking about it a bit differently now.


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