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One day, it suddenly dawned on me that I have a lot of acquaintances but few friends.

Opinion: Recently, I felt lonely for the first time. And I missed the close, impulsive, and all-consuming friendships of my youth.

Foto: Claus Nørregaard/POLITIKEN
Foto: Claus Nørregaard/POLITIKEN
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The other day, a close friend called to ask me a serious question.

«Have you stocked up your cupboards? I want to make sure you have water, food, and a radio at home.» She then offered to take care of it for me.

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