LESSON 3: RELATIONSHIP

Make friends with sb / strike up a friendship with sb

I don't usually ___ people quickly. I prefer getting to know them first because long-term friendships matter more to me than having lots of acquaintances. (kết bạn với ai)

Casual acquaintances

I'd rather have a few close friends than dozens of ___ because trust takes time to build. (người quen xã giao)

Love at first sight

I'm a bit skeptical about ___. I think real relationships are built through shared values and experiences. (yêu từ cái nhìn đầu tiên)

Fall in love with sb / be in love with sb

People usually ___ someone because they admire that person's personality rather than just appearance. (yêu ai)

Fall out of love with sb

Sometimes people ___ because they stop communicating or grow in different directions. (hết yêu ai)

Have strong chemistry

___ helps at the beginning, but mutual respect and communication are even more important. (có cảm xúc mãnh liệt)

Significant other

I don't have a ___, but my closest friends have played an important role in helping me grow as a person. (người yêu, bạn đời)

Soulmate

I think people can meet several people who feel like a ___ at different stages of life. (tri kỷ)

Match made in heaven

Some couples look like a ___ because they support each other's goals instead of competing. (cặp trời sinh)

Unrequited love

I haven't experienced ___, but I think it's painful because your feelings aren't returned despite your efforts. (tình yêu đơn phương)

Childhood sweetheart

A few ___ stay together, but most people change a lot as they grow up. (người yêu thời thơ ấu)

High school/college sweetheart

Some people marry their ___, but nowadays many meet their partners later through work or hobbies. (người yêu thời học sinh/sinh viên)

Make a commitment

People should ___ only when they're emotionally mature and ready to take responsibility. (cam kết)

Have an affair

Trust is essential. If someone ___, it can seriously damage the relationship and be difficult to forgive. (ngoại tình)

Cheat on sb

Social media may create more opportunities to ___, but honesty is still a personal choice. (phản bội ai)

Have sth in common

It's easier to become friends when you ___, such as similar goals or interests. (có điểm chung)

Go back years

One of my closest friends and I ___. We've supported each other through exams, projects and plenty of stressful moments. (quen biết từ rất lâu)

On-off relationship

I don't think an ___ is healthy because constant uncertainty can be emotionally exhausting. (mối quan hệ lúc hợp lúc tan)

Hit on sb

Politely ___ is fine as long as you respect their boundaries and accept rejection gracefully. (tán tỉnh ai)

Ask sb out

No, I haven't ___. Right now I'm more focused on studying and personal development than dating. (mời ai đi hẹn hò)

Hit it off with sb

I ___ one of my clubmates almost immediately because we shared similar goals and enjoyed discussing ideas after meetings. (hợp nhau ngay từ lần gặp đầu)

Split up/break up

Many couples ___ because they have different priorities or fail to communicate honestly over time. (chia tay)

Drift apart

Friends sometimes ___ after graduating because everyone follows different paths and becomes busy with work or study. (dần xa cách)

Head over heels in love

Some teenagers become ___, but those feelings may change as they mature and understand themselves better. (yêu say đắm)

Make out with sb

I think ___ in public isn't really necessary because people can show affection in more respectful ways. (hôn say đắm)

Have a crush on sb

I once ___ a senior at school because that person was hardworking and confident, but it was only a passing feeling. (cảm nắng ai)

Have chemistry with sb

Two people usually ___ each other when they communicate naturally and respect each other's opinions. (hợp với ai)

Pop the question / ask for one's hand in marriage

If I ever ___, I'd want it to be simple and meaningful instead of expensive or overly dramatic. (cầu hôn)

Tie the knot / walk down the aisle / get hitched / marry

Many people ___ later because they want financial stability and personal growth before starting a family. (kết hôn)

Whisper sweet nothings

___ can be romantic, but consistent actions matter much more than beautiful words. (nói lời có cánh)

On the rocks

If a relationship is ___, both people should communicate honestly instead of avoiding difficult conversations. (trục trặc)

Kiss and make up

It's healthier to ___ after resolving a disagreement than to hold a grudge. (làm hòa)

Puppy love

___ can feel intense, but it often teaches young people valuable lessons about emotions and communication. (tình yêu tuổi học trò)

Have a heart of stone

Someone who ___ finds it difficult to understand other people's feelings, and I don't think that's a good quality. (vô cảm, độc ác)

Form / develop a friendship

We ___ by working together on projects, encouraging each other during stressful times, and celebrating small achievements together. (xây dựng tình bạn)