friends families relationships

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to break up

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: to end a romantic relationship

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to drift apart

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: to become less close to someone

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to enjoy someone’s company

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: to like spending time with someone

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to fall for

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: to fall in love

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to fall head over heels in love

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: to start to love someone a lot

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to fall out with

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: to have a disagreement and stop being friends

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to get on like a house on fire

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: to like someone’s company very much indeed

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to get on well with

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: to understand someone and enjoy similar interests

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to get to know

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: to begin to know someone

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to go back years

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: to have known someone for a long time

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to have a lot in common

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: to share similar interests

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to have ups and downs

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: to have good and bad times

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a healthy relationship

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: a good positive relationship

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to hit it off

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: to quickly become good friends with

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to be in a relationship

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: to be romantically involved with someone

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to be just good friends

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: to not be romantically involved

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to keep in touch with

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: to keep in contact with

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to lose touch with

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: to not see or hear from someone any longer

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love at first sight

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: to fall in love immediately you meet someone

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to pop the question

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: to ask someone to marry you

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to see eye to eye

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: to agree on a subject

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to settle down

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: to give up the single life and start a family

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to strike up a relationship

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: to begin a friendship

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to tie the knot

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: to get married

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to be well matched

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: to be similar to

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to work at a relationship

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: to try to maintain a positive relationship with someone

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get on

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to enjoy the company of another person and to have a good relationship with them

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night out

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a fun evening spent outside of the house and in a public place

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casual

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(when referring to friends) meaning friends that don't know each other very well

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a lifelong friend?

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A friend that you have had for most of your life ## Footnote Lifelong friendships often provide strong emotional support.

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a relationship of trust.

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A connection with another in which you have faith and confidence ## Footnote Trust is essential for healthy relationships.

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to arrange a dinner date?

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Plan to share an evening meal ## Footnote This often involves socializing and building relationships.

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a shoulder to cry on?

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Someone to sympathize with you ## Footnote This person provides emotional support during tough times.

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a close-knit family?

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A close family with common interests ## Footnote Close-knit families often support each other significantly.

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if someone is dear to my heart?

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Someone that I care about ## Footnote This phrase indicates strong emotional attachment.

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distant cousins?

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People who share a common ancestor but are not closely related ## Footnote Distant cousins may not have a strong bond.

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What does it mean to extend the hand of friendship?

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Reach out to someone in a friendly manner ## Footnote This can be a way to initiate or strengthen a relationship.

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What constitutes an extended family?

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Uncles, aunts and cousins form part of the extended family ## Footnote Extended families often play a significant role in cultural traditions.

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What does 'face to face' mean?

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In person ## Footnote This term emphasizes direct interaction.

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What does it mean to get to know one another?

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Learning different aspects of each other ## Footnote This process is important for building relationships.

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What is meant by 'get together'?

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Meet up ## Footnote This can refer to social gatherings or reunions.

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immediate family?

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Spouse, parents, children, grandparents ## Footnote Immediate family members are often the primary support system.

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a long lost friend?

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A friend that you have lost contact with ## Footnote Reconnecting can be a meaningful experience.

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long-term relationships.

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A committed relationship between partners ## Footnote These relationships often require effort and communication.

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to nurture our friendships?

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Looking after our relationships with friends ## Footnote Nurturing friendships helps them grow and remain strong.

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professional relationships?

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The relationships that we have in the workplace ## Footnote Professional relationships can impact career success.

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relationship problems?

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Difficulties with people with whom we interact regularly ## Footnote Addressing these problems is crucial for healthy interactions.

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share a common background?

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To share a similar heritage or culture ## Footnote Common backgrounds can create strong bonds between individuals.

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to share the same ideas?

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To have similar opinions and views ## Footnote Sharing ideas can enhance collaboration and understanding.

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'stand the test of time

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To last a long time ## Footnote This phrase often refers to enduring relationships or traditions.

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to strike up a friendship?

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To make friends ## Footnote This often involves initiating social interactions.

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to enjoy someone’s company?

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To enjoy spending time with someone ## Footnote Enjoying company is crucial for building strong relationships.

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have a good working relationship?

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To work together well ## Footnote Good working relationships can enhance productivity.

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have a lot in common?

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To have shared interests ## Footnote Shared interests can strengthen bonds between individuals.

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hit it off?

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To like each other straight away ## Footnote This can occur in initial meetings or introductions.

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to keep in touch with someone?

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To keep in contact ## Footnote Maintaining contact is essential for sustaining relationships.

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lose touch with someone?

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To lose contact ## Footnote Losing touch can lead to weakened relationships.

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close knit

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adj having strong relationships

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confide in

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verb+(objective) trust someone with personal info

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trustworthy

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adj reliable can be trusted

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nurture

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v. care for and develop

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companionship

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n. friendship company