B2-C1 Boundaries in Love & Relationships | Quizlet

get worked up

to become very upset, emotional, or angry about something, often more than the situation requires.

What started as a small disagreement quickly escalated because both of them started ____________________.

talk upfront

to talk openly and honestly about something from the beginning, without avoiding difficult topics.

Many problems could be avoided if couples ____________________ about their expectations from the start.

get too meshed

to become so emotionally or socially involved with someone that you lose independence or personal space.

They stopped seeing friends and doing their own hobbies because they ____________________.

check in with each other

to ask for someone’s opinion or agreement before making a decision that affects both people.

Before making plans for the weekend, they usually ____________________ to avoid misunderstandings.

name-calling

the act of using insulting or offensive words to describe someone, especially during an argument.

Once the argument turned into ____________________, it stopped being productive.

set clear ground rules

to agree on basic rules or expectations at the beginning of a situation or relationship.

They decided to ____________________ about communication to avoid misunderstandings.

draw the line at sth

to set a clear limit on what is acceptable and what is not.

I don’t mind you going out with friends, but I ____________________ lying.

meet sb halfway

to compromise so that both people give something up and reach an agreement.

We don’t fully agree, but we’re trying to ___________each other _________ on how much time we spend together.

push sb's buttons

to say or do something that you know will annoy or upset someone.

He knows that topic _________ her ___________, but he brings it up anyway.

be clingy

to depend too much on someone emotionally and need constant attention.

He tries not to ____________________, but he feels insecure when they don’t talk all day.

sweep sth under the carpet

to ignore a problem instead of dealing with it properly.

They tried to ____________________ and pretend nothing had happened.

walk on eggshells around sb

to be cautious about what you say or do because someone might react badly.

Lately, he feels like he has to ____________________ her to avoid an argument.

hash sth out

to discuss a problem thoroughly in order to solve it.

They finally sat down to ____________________ and move forward.

clear the air

to talk openly about a problem in order to remove tension or bad feelings.

They met for coffee to ____________________ after the argument.

respect each other's limits

to accept and not cross the personal boundaries set by another person.

A healthy relationship requires both people to ____________________ when it comes to privacy.