下面两个表达是一样的，没什么区别：

have always lived in a place

have been living in a place

“have （always） lived”和 “have been living"  没有什么区别，都表示一直住着。

   I've made many new friends since I have lived here. 自从我住在这里以来，我已经结交了很多新朋友。

   比较：  I've made many new friends since I lived here. 自从我不住在这里以来，我已经结交了很多新朋友。