1. The act of keeping a romantic or personal relationship in good condition through effort, communication, and commitment
Maintaining a relationship requires trust and open communication.
Manter um relacionamento requer confiança e comunicação aberta.
2. To continue and preserve a connection between people over time
They work hard at maintaining a relationship despite living far apart.
Eles trabalham duro para manter um relacionamento apesar de viverem longe um do outro.