When is is appropriate to use 살아있어줘서 고마워?
As I understand it, the phrase means "thanks for being alive". So would it be appropriate to use it to express happiness that they're here for you to a close friend of the opposite gender?

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I think it needs the context, but this expression can be used when you are glad or happy to hear from someone who you are keen to see or meet, but haven't seen or met for a long time.
It doesn't need to be a person, it can be a pet or something like you like or miss.

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In short yes I could be appropriate.
I would use the expression in the context of someone being alive despite of the life or death situation. And I am relieved that my guessing process is finally over.
When I were to express grateful thoughts for whom I feel romantic, I would prefer using "곁에 있어줘서 고마워"
"(난 네가 내) 곁에 있어줘서 행복해 I am happy that you are near me, beside me, or close to me" or "난 행복해, 네가 내 삶에 일 부분이어서... I am happy that you are a part of my life"

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