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Ashe_Faelsdon t1_ixhn5qo wrote

Do yourself a favor and take this for the win it is. You learned, you grew, you became MORE. Are you going to be with the cute German lady? Likely not. That, however, doesn't preclude you from using what you've learned to manage an even better result the next time you try.

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Kitchen-Arm-3288 t1_ixi9ppb wrote

Germany has some great university programs - it's not out of the question for OP to study in Germany and increase the chances of getting together with "cute German lady" - Plus get some great experiences!

(I only did one semester in Germany - but - I am quite fond of that experience)

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trafalmadorianistic t1_ixjzfib wrote

Do your research on free education in Europe. The fact that it's also free for foreign students blows my mind. Australia uses foreign students as cash cows to fund it's education system, instead of allocating more of the budget.

https://www.study.eu/article/study-in-europe-for-free-or-low-tuition-fees

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famished_armrest t1_ixie0hm wrote

I wish I had a award to give you. This is the perfect answer. I wish teenage me would have heard this and actually listened to it.

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AllThePrettyPenguins t1_ixjt59u wrote

Don’t forget, it sounds like she’s feeling a similar kind of connection which means that she will feel a similar sense of loss. Also learning and growing opportunities for her. No doubt one day she will be going about her everyday business and she will see or hear something that reminds her of you and her heart will be filled with joy.

Be the kind of person who can create joy from old memories.

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