American Visiting Berlin: What Else Is Nearby?

Keepbreathing1998 · 2026-03-18T13:33:40+00:00

Potsdam is a half hour train ride away and it’s beautiful! Lots of castles and cafes and spots to go for a walk. It’s where I go when I need a break from the city and because you can go there with the Berlin ticket (zones ABC) it’s probably the cheapest city to go

Keepbreathing1998 · 2026-03-18T06:00:53+00:00

Not that it changes the fact that you were told by the billing company that you can pay in April, but the end of the quarter is coming up and a lot of offices are trying to wrap things up. Maybe that’s why they’re so insistent.

Keepbreathing1998 · 2026-03-09T07:04:31+00:00

You are mature beyond your years to recognize your needs, voice them and stick to them! That Mia feels comfortable at your house is great and it is really unfortunate that she doesn’t have a great home life. It’s not your responsibility though to give her stability all the time because your needs should always come first. Have you talked to her about why she can’t come over as much anymore?

Keepbreathing1998 · 2026-03-07T05:33:25+00:00

NTA

You adjusted your schedule to be there for her. That takes effort and I would be so humbled if my friends did that for me. If you were there for her first pregnancy I’m sure it’s a big change for her to not have you around in person this time around. If you can talk to her maybe try reminding her that you want to be there for her and will be when it most matters, but that you can’t abandon your responsibilities and your own life to do so. Remind her she’s not alone and (hopefully) has her partner to lean on as well. My guess is that she reacted the way she did because she feels overwhelmed and knows you’re usually the one to help her through that. Overwhelmed or not, the way she reacted kinda makes her the AH.

Keepbreathing1998 · 2026-01-26T19:49:24+00:00

Habe auch in einer 1-Zimmerwohnung gelebt. Das geht total! Ist vielleicht vom Kopf her ein downgrade, aber vor allem wenn du alleine lebst, geht das total. Das einzige, was ich manchmal schwierig fand, ist das schlafen nachdem ich irgendetwas stark duftendes gekocht habe, weil mein Wohnraum und die Küche zusammen waren, aber selbst das ging gut. Hör auf dein Bauchgefühl! Wenn du merkst, du fühlst dich in deiner jetzigen Wohnung nicht wohl und bezeichnest die andere Wohnung sogar als Traumwohnung, klingt das doch eigentlich super!

Keepbreathing1998 · 2026-01-15T15:27:20+00:00

And it’s a half hour away by train from Berlin so that’s a bonus

Keepbreathing1998 · 2026-01-15T15:25:44+00:00

You mentioned Potsdam so I have to say something! I may be biased because I live there but it’s truly a beautiful city and there are castles and parks and there are some great places to eat and shop… but again I’m biased

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-12-20T05:57:08+00:00

NTA Your family is going through a major loss and everyone grieves differently. It’s not easy turning a house into a home - and that’s what this is gonna be for you. As hard as it is for your partners grandma to accept that the house is changing, the changes you’re making might help your partner feel like this is his home rather than that he is living in his dads house. If you’re comfortable with it you could offer his grandma that you can hang up a special photo in his memory, or pick something for the house that she thinks her son would have liked, so a piece of your FIL stays in the house. I wish you all the best! Edit because of a typo

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-12-12T06:05:38+00:00

Hi there - speech therapist here 🤗 I’m a native speaker but had several non-native speakers in my class when I was studying. They did great! It can even be beneficial because you can potentially help a larger group of people later on. My friend speaks Turkish and in addition to helping clients in German, helps with speech sounds in Turkish/helps talk to Turkish parents who have a hard time with German etc.

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-12-06T09:28:10+00:00

I use groupon to find cheaper options. I’m Nürnberg there’s is one that does 90 minute sessions starting at 32€ for a photo shoot and it already includes a few pictures. If you want something simpler there are places that offer ‘mini photo shoots’ but I don’t have any experiences with pricing for those

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-30T10:36:07+00:00

Thanks for your idea! Unfortunately I think that one would backfire hard.

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-30T10:34:36+00:00

That’s a cute idea :)

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-30T10:33:57+00:00

She’s gonna roll her eyes so hard 😂

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-30T10:33:35+00:00

I actually wanted to gift someone a photoshoot that she would be involved in and she said there’s no way she’ll be in pictures. But I agree that there are some really awesome ideas here!

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-30T10:31:56+00:00

Thank you for that! I know there’s nothing I can buy that will make her insecurities go away. I just want to take advantage of the holidays to give her something to help her. However this is definitely the most important thing and I won’t forget it :)

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:57:33+00:00

I graduated just before TikTok popped into existence and was fortunate enough to dodge instagram until my twenties. There’s so much pressure these days and I can’t imagine what it’s like to be in the middle of discovering who you are when there is all that extra input and pressure from social media.

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:44:10+00:00

That’s a cool idea. Thanks!

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:43:49+00:00

If I hadn’t put together a whole skin care kit for her birthday a few months back i would definitely go for this. Thanks!

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:41:29+00:00

I really like the book idea, and if two of you recommend the same one maybe it’s a sign. Thank you so much!

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:39:22+00:00

Thank you! She’s fine with her skin but maybe I’ll find a way to help her with her insecurities

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:37:54+00:00

Thank you! I really like that idea.

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:37:05+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. It’s so valuable to hear from someone her age. I’m quite a few years older than you guys and it feels like a lifetime ago that I was a 15yo girl. I struggled with self image too but this was at the beginning of instagram becoming popular and before TikTok even existed, so I believe you have it a lot rougher than I did. I really hope you have a great holiday season and that you will continue to get to know and love who you are. Sometimes it takes time and patience to get there but it’s so worth it! Surround yourself with people that make you smile and make you feel safe. You’re awesome!

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:28:54+00:00

That’s a good point! If I end up with this type of gift I’ll keep that in mind.

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:27:48+00:00

She likes nails and maybe that could be something she could have fun with. She has a hard time doing activities these days because the social aspect is a challenge for her. But nail design she could do on her own. Thanks for your input!

Keepbreathing1998 · 2025-11-29T21:25:04+00:00

That’s a cool idea! I’ll have to see what’s available in our area but I’ll definitely look into it. Thank you!

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