Unit 11: Relationships: friends forever

love at first sight

love began the first time they saw each other

feel head over heels in love

feel deeply and madly in love

only have eyes for

be only attracted to, be in love with only one particular person

infatuated with

romantically obsessed with, having a very strong feeling of love or attraction for somebody/something so that you cannot think clearly and in a sensible way

besotted with

almost stupidly or blindly in love with, loving somebody/something so much that you do not behave in a sensible way

platonic relationship

affectionate relationship between two or more people that is not sexual

hit it off

liked each other the moment we met, have a good friendly relationship with somebody

soulmates

people who feel close in spirit and understand each other deeply

a man after my own heart (a woman)

someone you admire because they do or think the same as you, a man/woman who likes the same things or has the same opinions as you

get on like a house on fire

have a very good, enjoyable relationship, become friends quickly and have a very friendly relationship

bosom friends / buddies / pals

very close, good friends

inseparable

always want to be together, very close

bond

relationship or feeling of togetherness

kindred spirits

two who are alike in spirit and/or attitude, родственные души

well-matched

perfect for each other

family ties

family relationships

mutual acquaintances

to know people someone else knows

hold someone in high regard

to have a lot of respect for someone

be as thick as thieves

to be very close friends and share secrets, etc

adoration

deep love and respect

adoring

showing much love and admiration

affectionate

readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness, showing caring feelings and love for somebody

affection

a feeling of love or liking; tender feeling

amiable

friendly, pleasant; friendly and easy to like

amiability

friendliness

considerate

showing concern for the needs or feelings of others

consideration

careful thought

faithful

loyal

faithfulness

Staying with your marriage partner and having sex only with them

fond

kind and loving

fondness

state of affection; liking something or someone

loyal

faithful

loyalty

A feeling of devotion, duty, or attachment to somebody or something

be passionate about

to have very strong feelings or emotions about something, especially because you think it is important

feel affectionate towards

liking someone

be supportive of

to support someone (adj)