relationships

to be closely connected or to happen together

in the same difficult situation as other people

to make people understand what you mean or want to say

To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.

To agree completely with someone.

To deliberately ignore or be unfriendly toward someone.

To destroy a relationship in a way that makes future cooperation impossible.

To avoid becoming too close or too involved with someone or something.

To like each other and get along well immediately on first meeting.

To make someone feel deep emotional pain, often by ending a relationship.

To get along extremely well and quickly become close.

a subject that causes disagreement or argument between people

in disgrace, out of favour with someone

both parties are responsible for a situation

to betray someone secretly

to get married

to prevent conflict and maintain calm between people or groups

mutual compromise in which each side makes concessions

admire or care for someone or something very deeply

with an enthusiastic and affectionate welcome

to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure

in a humble or pleading manner when asking someone for help or a favor

To propose marriage to someone.

Remaining loyal and supportive during both good times and serious difficulties.

to withdraw support when another person is stranded in serious difficulty

to get in touch by sending a short note, message, or email

to make even the smallest effort to help, most often used in a negative statement

to dominate or treat someone disrespectfully as though they have no power

an often temporary alliance entered for practical advantage, without emotional attachment or genuine common purpose

powerful or influential acquaintances who can provide help or favorable treatment

working together in an extremely close and cooperative way

to listen to someone attentively and with sympathy

to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument

to date several people without committing to one partner

to rebuild friendly relations after a dispute

to cohabit romantically without having married

to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances

to reveal private or intimate information that was shared in confidence

to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end

to irritate or offend a person, often without intending to

a persistent love rivalry among three people whose attachments conflict

to forgive or forget past problems so a fresh start is possible

to accept other people's choices without trying to control them

affectionate romantic words that flatter but say little of substance