Relationship Terminology

adjective having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

• She felt ambivalent about the new policy changes, unsure if they would benefit the company in the long run.
• I'm kind of ambivalent about going to the party tonight, I'm not sure if I'm in the mood.
• I'm feeling ambivalent AF about this whole situation, like I just can't make up my mind.
• Her emotions were like a seesaw, constantly swinging between love and hate, leaving her feeling ambivalent towards him.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'among' shows the relationship of being surrounded by or in the midst of multiple things or people.

• Among the various options available, the committee decided to go with the most cost-effective solution.
• I saw your name among the list of participants for the upcoming workshop.
• She's definitely the coolest among all of us.
• His voice stood out among the cacophony of sounds in the bustling market.

noun The act of annulling, or the state of being annulled; nullification; invalidation.

• The couple sought an annulment of their marriage due to irreconcilable differences.
• They're getting their marriage annulled because they can't stand each other.
• They're ditching the marriage and going for an annulment instead.
• The annulment of the contract symbolized the end of their partnership.

noun a sudden or abrupt cessation

verb to separate or discontinue abruptly or forcefully

• The negotiations between the two countries may break off if they cannot reach a compromise.
• I had to break off my vacation early due to an emergency back home.
• Let's break off for lunch and reconvene in an hour.
• Sometimes it's necessary to break off toxic relationships for your own well-being.

noun the state of having one's feelings hurt or being emotionally wounded

• She was left with a broken heart after he ended their relationship.
• My friend has been moping around with a broken heart since her breakup.
• I can't believe he ghosted her, leaving her with a total broken heart.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy was a blow that left employees with a broken heart.

verb to live together and have a sexual relationship without being married

• The couple decided to cohabit before getting married to test their compatibility.
• My roommates and I cohabit in a small apartment downtown.
• We're basically cohabiting until we find our own places.
• The different ideas and themes in the novel cohabit harmoniously to create a rich tapestry of storytelling.

noun the state of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married

• Many couples choose cohabitation as a way to test their compatibility before marriage.
• John and Sarah have been cohabitating for a few years now.
• I heard they're shacking up together, just cohabitating without any commitment.
• The cohabitation of different ideas led to a breakthrough in scientific research.

adjective a term used to describe a person who is no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated or separated

• The siblings had been estranged for many years before finally reconciling.
• I heard that Sarah and her best friend are now estranged.
• I can't believe they're still estranged after all this time.
• The artist's use of color and light creates an estranged feeling in the painting.

verb to gradually lose strength or momentum and come to an end

• The project had high expectations but unfortunately it started to fizzle out due to lack of funding.
• I was really excited about the new TV show but it ended up fizzling out after just a few episodes.
• Their relationship seemed to be going strong at first but then it just fizzled out.
• His enthusiasm for the new hobby began to fizzle out as he realized how much time and effort it required.

adjective easily distracted or changing in opinions or behavior; not serious or reliable

• Her flighty behavior at work often led to misunderstandings with her colleagues.
• I can't keep up with her flighty decisions, she changes her mind all the time.
• She's so flighty, always jumping from one thing to the next without a plan.
• His flighty thoughts drifted like clouds in the sky, never staying in one place for long.

noun a type of relationship or sexual activity that is not bound by traditional social norms or expectations

• The concept of free love has been a topic of discussion among philosophers and social scientists for centuries.
• Some people believe in the idea of free love, where individuals are free to pursue romantic relationships without traditional constraints.
• I heard that they are all about that free love lifestyle, just going with the flow and seeing where things go.
• In the world of art, free love represents the unrestricted expression of emotions and creativity.

noun a means of escape or evasion

verb to escape or leave quickly

adverb quickly or hastily

• The suspect managed to get away before the police arrived.
• Let's skip class and get away for the weekend.
• I need to get away from my annoying roommate for a while.
• Reading a good book is a great way to get away from the stresses of everyday life.

noun a feeling of sadness or distress

adjective describing something that causes emotional pain or distress

• The loss of a loved one can cause immense heartache for those left behind.
• Breakups always bring a lot of heartache, but time heals all wounds.
• Dealing with heartache sucks, but you'll get through it.
• Watching her dreams shatter was a heartache she couldn't bear.

noun inability to achieve or maintain an erection

• The doctor diagnosed him with impotence, a condition that can be caused by various health issues.
• He was feeling frustrated and embarrassed about his impotence.
• He was having trouble in the bedroom due to his impotence.
• The impotence of the government's response to the crisis was evident to all.

verb to make someone feel unwell or uncomfortable

• The sudden illness indisposed him from attending the important meeting.
• I'm feeling a bit indisposed today, so I won't be able to make it to the party.
• I can't go out tonight, I'm totally indisposed.
• Her negative attitude indisposed her from making any friends.

noun a close or personal friend

verb to suggest or hint at something indirectly

adjective closely acquainted; familiar; private or personal; involving very close connection; detailed and thorough

adverb in a very close and familiar manner

• The couple shared an intimate moment during their anniversary dinner.
• We had an intimate gathering with close friends last night.
• They're getting pretty intimate, if you know what I mean.
• The artist's use of color and texture creates an intimate connection with the viewer.

noun a person who suddenly and without warning ends a romantic relationship with someone

verb to suddenly and without warning end a romantic relationship with someone

• She decided to jilt her suitor after realizing they were not compatible.
• He got jilted by his girlfriend right before prom.
• She totally jilted him for a cooler guy.
• The company jilted its long-time customers by suddenly changing their policies.

noun a period of time that is considered to be fairly long

adjective measuring a great distance from end to end

• It has been a long time since we last met for a business meeting.
• I haven't seen you in a long time, we should catch up soon!
• Dude, it's been a long time since we hung out together.
• The old building had been standing there for a long time, witnessing many changes in the city.

noun a romantic or sexual relationship between two people who are not married to each other

• The scandalous love affair between the two politicians was exposed by the media.
• I heard about Sarah's love affair with her boss, it's all over the office gossip.
• Did you hear about the crazy love affair going on between those two celebrities?
• Her love affair with music began at a young age and has only grown stronger over the years.

noun a type of story that focuses on romantic love between two people

• The classic novel is a beautiful love story between two star-crossed lovers.
• Have you heard about that new movie? It's a really cute love story.
• That rom-com is the ultimate love story, it's so cheesy but I love it.
• Their relationship was like a love story written in the stars, destined to be together.

verb an action word that expresses a state of being or an occurrence, in this case, 'loved' is the past tense of the verb 'love'

• She was deeply loved by her family and friends for her kind nature.
• I've always loved spending time with you, you're so much fun.
• I loved that concert, it was lit!
• His words were like a warm embrace, a reminder of how much he was loved.

noun a person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another

adjective showing affection or liking for someone or something

• She is a passionate lover of classical music and attends every symphony concert in town.
• My friend is a huge cat lover and has three adorable felines at home.
• I heard Sarah's new boyfriend is a real dog lover, he volunteers at the animal shelter every weekend.
• The artist's brush was a lover of color, creating vibrant and lively paintings.

noun the state of being married; marriage

• The couple entered into the bonds of matrimony in a beautiful ceremony.
• They finally tied the knot and entered into matrimony.
• They decided to take the plunge and get hitched in matrimony.
• The merger of the two companies was described as a business matrimony.

noun the practice of having only one sexual partner during a period of time

• Monogamy is the practice of being married to only one person at a time.
• Some people believe in monogamy while others prefer open relationships.
• Monogamy ain't for everyone, some people like to play the field.
• In a world full of options, monogamy can be seen as a rare and precious commitment.

noun the state or quality of being near or close in space or relationship

• The nearness of the airport to the city center makes it convenient for travelers.
• I love the nearness of the park to my house, it's great for evening walks.
• I can't stand the nearness of my annoying neighbor, always in my business.
• The nearness of success can sometimes be deceiving, requiring perseverance to reach it.

noun a group of people who separate or go their separate ways

verb to separate or go separate ways

• After much deliberation, the board decided to part company with the CEO.
• I heard Sarah and John are going to part company after the project is completed.
• I can't believe they're actually going to part ways after all this time.
• Sometimes, it's necessary to part company with toxic people in your life for your own well-being.

noun an idea or notion that is quickly abandoned or forgotten

• The notion that success can be achieved overnight is nothing more than a passing fancy.
• Don't waste your time chasing after passing fancies; focus on what truly matters.
• I thought her interest in him was just a passing fancy, but it turns out they're actually dating now.
• In the grand scheme of things, material possessions are just passing fancies compared to the relationships we build.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'second thoughts' is a noun phrase that refers to doubts or reconsiderations about a decision or course of action.

• After careful consideration, she decided to proceed with the plan without any second thoughts.
• She was about to buy the dress but then she had second thoughts and put it back.
• I was going to quit my job but I had second thoughts and decided to stick it out.
• As he stood at the edge of the cliff, he had second thoughts about jumping into the unknown abyss below.

verb to separate or divide into parts

adverb in a manner that causes separation or division

• After much deliberation, the business partners decided to split up and pursue their own ventures.
• It's sad to hear that Tom and Sarah have split up after five years of dating.
• I heard Jake and his girlfriend are gonna split up because they can't stop arguing.
• The river split up into multiple smaller streams as it flowed through the valley.

verb to disconnect or separate, especially a pair or a set of things

• The train conductor needed to uncouple the cars before they could be moved to the maintenance yard.
• I can't believe they're going to uncouple after all these years of marriage.
• I need to uncouple from this toxic relationship and focus on myself.
• It's important to uncouple your emotions from your decision-making process in order to think clearly.

adjective an adjective that describes something that has not been achieved or satisfied

• The employee felt unfulfilled in their current role and decided to seek opportunities elsewhere.
• She always feels unfulfilled after watching romantic movies.
• I'm so unfulfilled with my job, I need to bounce.
• His unfulfilled dreams haunted him as he grew older.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ups and downs' represents the fluctuating nature of events or situations.

conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. In this case, 'and' connects the two contrasting terms 'ups' and 'downs'.

• Life is full of ups and downs, but it's important to stay positive through it all.
• We've been through a lot of ups and downs together, but we always come out stronger in the end.
• Our relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs, but we always manage to work things out.
• Just like a rollercoaster, life has its ups and downs, but it's all part of the ride.

verb past tense of the verb 'wed', meaning to marry or unite in marriage

adjective joined in marriage; married

• The couple was wedded in a beautiful ceremony at the church.
• They finally got wedded after dating for five years.
• They decided to get wedded and have a small backyard wedding.
• The artist was wedded to his craft, spending hours perfecting his work.

noun the state of being married; matrimony

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• Marriage is often referred to as the union of two people in wedlock.
• I heard they finally tied the knot and are now in wedlock.
• They're officially hitched and now in wedlock.
• The merger of the two companies can be seen as a business wedlock.

noun a term used colloquially to refer to the mother of one's child, especially when not married to or in a relationship with the father

• The babymother is seeking custody of their child in court.
• My babymother is throwing a birthday party for our son next weekend.
• I heard his babymother is causing drama again.
• She is like a babymother to all of her friends, always taking care of them and looking out for their well-being.

noun a person who is not the main partner in a romantic or sexual relationship, but who is involved with one of the partners in that relationship

• The jeweler showed me a beautiful sidepiece to complement the main diamond in the ring.
• I love my new sidepiece necklace, it adds a pop of color to my outfit.
• Check out my new sidepiece, she's a total dime.
• In the game of chess, the queen is considered the most powerful sidepiece.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that specifies or limits a noun

• Having a cloud hanging over you can impact your productivity in the workplace.
• It's tough to have a cloud hanging over you when you're trying to enjoy a day off.
• I hate feeling like I have a cloud hanging over me all the time.
• When you have a cloud hanging over you, it can feel like everything is going wrong.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The board has decided to call time on the project due to budget constraints.
• I think it's time to call time on this relationship, it's not working out.
• Let's call time on this party and head to the next one.
• It's time to call time on this chapter of my life and start fresh.

noun a situation in which a person is romantically interested in someone who only sees them as a friend

• She feared that expressing her romantic feelings would lead to being placed in the friendzone.
• I don't want to end up in the friendzone with him, so I'm being cautious.
• I tried making a move on her, but she just friendzoned me.
• Being stuck in the friendzone feels like being trapped in a maze with no way out.

adjective meaning in excellent order or condition; very satisfactory or acceptable

• The project is proceeding smoothly and everything is copacetic.
• Don't worry, everything is copacetic between us.
• Our plan is totally copacetic, dude.
• Despite the challenges, their relationship remained copacetic.

noun a term used informally to describe a couple or pair of people

adjective describing or relating to a couple or pair of people

• The couple took a couplie together during their vacation in Paris.
• Let's take a couplie to capture this beautiful moment.
• We should totally snap a couplie before we leave.
• The artist painted a couplie of lovers embracing in the park.

noun a process of ending a romantic relationship in a thoughtful and respectful manner

• The couple decided to pursue conscious uncoupling as a way to end their marriage amicably.
• They're trying out this new thing called conscious uncoupling, where they break up in a more thoughtful way.
• They're doing that whole conscious uncoupling thing to end things peacefully.
• Their relationship ended with a sense of conscious uncoupling, allowing both parties to move on positively.

noun a portmanteau of 'brother' and 'romance' to describe a close bond between male friends

• The two colleagues had a strong bro-mance that was evident in their collaborative work.
• Those two guys have such a great bro-mance, they're always hanging out together.
• Dude, your bro-mance with him is on another level.
• Their bro-mance was like a solid foundation, supporting each other through thick and thin.

noun A French term meaning love affair or romantic relationship.

• Their affaire d'amour was the talk of high society.
• Their love affair was the talk of the town.
• Their fling was the gossip of the group.
• Their affair of the heart was the subject of much speculation.