Relationships Boundaries and Trust
Open a theme, then select a word or phrase for its meaning, example and pronunciation.
1. Closeness, expectations and trust (20 entries)
- quality time
- dependable
- loyal
- clarify expectations
- generosity
- greedy
- personal loyalty
- cautious
- considerate
- thoughtful
- bond
- unreasonable demand
- sociable
- expectation
- sincere
- controlling
- overprotective
- confide in
- ask in confidence
- understandably
2. Trust and reliability (20 entries)
- benefit of the doubt
- consistent
- build credibility
- keep commitments
- professional credibility
- damaged relationship
- status
- long-term commitment
- kindness
- recommendation
- client interest
- outstanding concern
- protect a reputation
- demonstrate change
- restore trust
- public perception
- sincerity
- character reference
- rebuild trust
- test a loyalty
3. Boundaries and Consent (20 entries)
- set expectations
- mutual understanding
- respectful distance
- express discomfort
- unwanted attention
- set a boundary
- draw the line
- interpret
- as far as I can tell
- inner boundary
- margin
- frontier
- outer limit
- at an angle
- shade of colour
- clash with
- vivid
- pitch
- diagonal
- bass line
4. Strain and distance (20 entries)
- strain
- cross a line
- withdrawal
- betrayal
- take someone for granted
- distance
- bridge the gap
- interaction
- relationship dynamic
- span
- in line with
- run alongside
- rival
- spread apart
- precisely
- relative to
- accuse
- scarcely
- thickness
- parallel
5. Repair and reconciliation (20 entries)
- acknowledge harm
- share the emotional load
- meet someone halfway
- rebuild a relationship
- forgive and forget
- talk things through
- stand by
- fall out
- drift apart
- start afresh
- disagreement
- leave the door open
- meet halfway
- clear the air
- hit it off
- break the ice
- open up
- please accept my apology
- I owe you an apology
- can I make it up to you?