>>1943
It's a matter of semantics. In this Dark Age of social media, everyone you've ever communicated with is considered a 'friend'.

I've adopted a strict definition and there are only 3 guys outside my family I'd call my friends. I've known them for over 30 years and I know I can rely on them when SHTF. The imagistic paleolithic hunting party that moves as if it were a single organism. Other people are not my friends. They're acquaintances, colleagues, whatever. But for exactly the reason you stated, they're not my friends. Friends care for each other and a friendship is also a commitment.

Children make friends quickly but how much does that really mean? Also you're already deep in surrogate father territory and parents can't be friends with their children as long as they're underage. That's not how it works and a recipe for disaster. Friends should be equal.

Now don't get me wrong, I wish you a beautiful friendship with your Bestie from the bottom of my heart, as I said that's what I always wanted. But I don't see how it could work out. You said yourself you expect to be discarded sooner or later.

>>1945
>I'd rather buy a farm and live miles from anyone in any direction.
Yes absolutely. At least you have the chance, there's no such thing in Germany or anywhere else in Middle Europe.