I've had the good fortune of meeting a couple of good friends through a series of language exchanges. Starting from high-school-level ability in the language each of us is learning, over time we've helped one another improve in written, verbal and cultural communication.
Because my vocabulary is limited, complex emotions are expressed in simpler "good" vs "bad" terms, and intricacies are often reduced to toddler-speak. Somehow, this simpler way of communication helped us break the ice and trust the other person more. Over time, our friendship became purer an more innocent, like a throwback to the days when friendships were readily forged at the playground.
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