Verb conjugation of "défendre" in French

In life you have to decide what is best for you. Each time I go to a new place I ask myself whether I could live in such a place. But once I return home, I know that I made the right decision by staying in Norway.
I would gladly be your friend, but I must admit that I have little time for learning because of my work. Maybe we can talk now and see how it goes. If it goes well I can return home earlier.
What are your hobbies? The first year I have been taking swimming lessons. It's great. I am married and I a have a son. We can also speak English if needed. Usually, I like to focus on one language.