For intermediate learners building vocabulary to describe deeper relationship dynamics, emotions, and social behaviour.
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bond
a strong connection or feeling of closeness between people
commitment
a firm decision to stay loyal or dedicated to a relationship or goal
conflict
a serious disagreement or argument between people who have different needs or ideas
cooperate
to work together with other people towards a shared goal
empathise
to understand and share the feelings of another person
loyal
remaining firm in your support for someone even when it is difficult
negotiate
to talk with someone in order to reach an agreement that works for both sides
perspective
a particular way of thinking about something, based on personal experience
reconcile
to restore a friendly relationship with someone after a period of disagreement
reliable
consistently doing what you say you will do and being there when needed
resolve
to find a solution to a problem or disagreement so that it ends
sacrifice
to give up something important for the sake of someone else
sincere
genuinely meaning what you say without being fake or dishonest
tolerance
the willingness to accept behaviour or opinions that differ from your own
vulnerable
open to being hurt emotionally because you have allowed someone to see your true feelings
mutual
shared equally by two or more people
boundary
a limit that shows what behaviour you are comfortable or uncomfortable with
drift apart
to gradually become less close to someone over time without a specific reason
open up
to start talking honestly about your feelings and personal thoughts
patch things up
to repair a relationship or friendship after an argument or period of distance
supportive
giving encouragement and help to someone who is going through a hard time
judgmental
too quick to form negative opinions about other people and their choices
distant
not showing much emotion or interest in other people, or not staying in close contact
attachment
a strong feeling of affection or connection to a person
friction
tension or irritation between people who do not agree or get along well
companionship
the pleasant feeling of having friendly company and not being alone
misunderstanding
a situation where someone interprets something differently from what was intended
confront
to face someone directly about a problem or difficult truth
affection
a warm feeling of caring and liking towards someone
give and take
the willingness to compromise so that both people in a relationship get some of what they want
awkward
feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed in a social situation
peer
a person who is the same age or has the same social position as you
mentor
an experienced person who gives guidance and support to a less experienced person
estrange
to become distant or no longer friendly with someone you were once close to
gratitude
the feeling of being thankful and appreciating what someone has done for you