Relationships

 Relationships

Talking about someone’s personal relationships can be a touchy (or sensitive) subject. Don’t talk to

someone about their relationships until you get to know them a little more.

Common Vocabulary Used When Talking about Relationships:

Single: alone, not in a relationship

Married: in a committed relationship

Divorced: formally married, now alone

In a relationship: in a relationship, but may not be that serious

Platonic relationship: just friends, no sexual

Friends: Someone you like to spend time with

Friends with benefits: people who have sex together but are not in a relationship

Hook up: someone you have sex with once, but not in a relationship

Make out: kiss a lot

Break up: end a relationship

Example Sentences

1- After a horrible break up and divorce, I am happy to be single again.

2- We have been happily married for 10 years.

3- My brother is not in a relationship. He likes to hook up with random girls.

Questions to ask someone about their relationship:

Are you single?

How long have you been married (together)?

When did you get divorced?

Have you been friends for a long time?

How did you meet each other?