If “consciously uncoupling” was painful for Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin then imagine the psychological trauma of a nation separating from a continent it’s been connected to for more than 40 years.

Britain has been plunged into emotional and political turmoil after 52% of voters elected to split from Europe last week.

As those Brits who voted to remain question whether they still recognise their country, some Europeans are making efforts to salvage the relationship.

After one newspaper set up the “Romanians for Remainians” campaign, offering to adopt those who voted in, we asked our European readers if they’d ever consider adopting a Brit, and how they’d entice someone who voted remain to come and live with them.

Ireland

I want to adopt a Brit because...

Generations of Irish emigrants have made their home in the UK, now it’s time we returned the favour. British people have been coming to Ireland for 800 years and we never really made them feel welcome. Now we’ll open our arms to our cousins in their time of need, and you won’t see a “no dogs, no blacks, no British” poster in sight.

It’s the ideal location for ‘Remainians’ because...



We speak English. We have full English breakfasts (called full Irish breakfasts), we love the Queen but don’t have to do what she says. The weather will make you feel at home, we drink more tea than Brits and we make real Guinness and know how to pour it properly.

Your accent will automatically make you seem sexy and/or intelligent. We love complaining about everything and we’d probably give you citizenship on the grounds of your dog’s granny being Irish.



Darragh Roche

A man enjoys a bottle of ‘real Guinness’ in County Kildare after the European ploughing championships in 2010. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA

Romania

I want to adopt a Brit because...

The UK is, and always was, an active part of Europe. It shares a common historical destiny given the context of the 21st century and I see the referendum as a setback to the 19th century. On a personal level, I love British culture and I fear that European culture will be incomplete without it, and vice versa.

It’s the ideal location for ‘Remainians’ because...



My country is not rich, but it can sustain a promise: culture, educated young people and opportunities ahead. The brighter part of Romania’s future is still to come, it may not sound like much right now but it’s what we’ve got. See also, our cheap beer, nice people, fancy parties and good weather.

Name withheld

A prototype of the ID card you would receive from the Romanians for ‘remainians’ campaign Photograph: Gandul/Screengrab

Italy

I want to adopt a Brit because...



My husband is an Irish-Londoner and this result has completely broken our hearts and destroyed our hopes for a united Europe. Because I have British friends, they’re beautiful and I don’t want to lose them and because in turbulent times we need unity.

It’s the ideal location for ‘Remainians’ because...



It’s home of the good pizza, nice weather and fantastic culture. We can also offer cheap prices for shopping, museums and food.

If you move here you can have interesting chats with Italians, receive informal invitations to dinner parties and revel in our national craziness – it’s different from that of the British but just as enjoyable.

Monica Nappo



Naples, Italia... the home of the good pizza. Photograph: AP

Portugal

I want to adopt a Brit because...

I believe that the EU will be worse off without the UK and people from both sides shouldn’t be made to suffer the grave consequences of the outcome, particularly the young “remainians” who will be deprived of the chances that only belonging to a big community can bring.

It’s the ideal location for ‘Remainians’ because...



For the young there are great eduction opportunities: universities that are ranked almost as high as the UK for a fraction of the cost. Does it really pay to rack up massive amounts of student debt?

And while our economy is still not as strong as the UK’s, Portugal is becoming a start-up hub and there will be plenty of opportunities for young English speakers. We also have hot weather, great food and a fantastic lifestyle.

Pedro Rodrigues

‘There are some chances only only belonging to a big community can bring’, says Rodrigues Photograph: Pedro Rodrigues

Germany



I want to adopt a Brit because...

I still want open borders and I believe that people should be given the freedom to travel, work and live in each of Europe’s countries and I believe that the people who still share this ideal – tolerant coexistence and peaceful diversity – should still have that chance.

It’s the ideal location for ‘Remainians’ because...



In the city of Hanover you won’t want for much. We have the world’s best pubs outside the UK, which screen every Premier League match, and our supermarkets are stocked with Marmite and HP Sauce. People listen to British music, are addicted to the BBC’s Sherlock and Dr Who and develop a serious drinking habit every weekend. We also love weird breakfasts and social awkwardness.

Name withheld



Chancellor Angela Merkel ponders the ramifications of Brexit in German parliament on 28 June. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Sweden

I want to adopt a Brit because...

My mother was born in England and I feel I should do my bit. Swedes are traditionally sceptical about Europe but we are good at compromises so are finding it hard to believe has happened. There has also been a realisation about the opportunities for a country in Europe, like Sweden, that has a tradition of providing a home to large multinational companies where most people speak good English.

It’s the ideal location for ‘Remainians’ because...

Lund, where I live, is a thriving local university town. We are close to the multicultural city of Malmö, it is a short train trip to Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. It’s a bit further to the German cities of Hamburg and Berlin, but still close enough for weekend getaways. We have easy access to forestry for foraging or walking and if you travel a bit further and you’ll find yourself in the true wilderness.

John