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detached relationship

[/dɪˈtætʃt rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
nounpl: detached relationships
relacionamento desapegado
1. A romantic or personal relationship characterized by emotional distance, lack of deep commitment, or minimal involvement from one or both partners
Their detached relationship lacked the emotional intimacy most couples share.
O relacionamento desapegado deles carecia da intimidade emocional que a maioria dos casais compartilha.
2. A connection between people maintained at arm's length with limited emotional investment or personal involvement
He preferred a detached relationship where both partners maintained independence.
Ele preferia um relacionamento desapegado onde ambos os parceiros mantivessem independência.
NYC Slang
no-strings relationship; keeping it casual
Synonyms
distant relationshipaloof relationshipemotionally distant relationshipsuperficial relationshiparm's length relationship
Antonyms
intimate relationshipclose relationshipcommitted relationshippassionate relationshipemotionally connected relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamento desapegado
Commonly used to describe emotionally distant romantic partnerships
São Paulo
relacionamento frio
Alternative colloquial expression emphasizing emotional coldness
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamento sem envolvimento
Emphasizes lack of emotional involvement
Portugal
relação distante
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese; may also use 'relacionamento desapegado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping someone at arm's length
running hot and cold
going through the motions
on different wavelengths
ships passing in the night
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