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messy relationship

[/ˈmɛsi rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
noun phrasepl: messy relationships
relacionamento confuso/complicado
1. A romantic or personal relationship characterized by emotional turbulence, unresolved conflicts, unclear boundaries, or complicated dynamics between partners
Their messy relationship was full of arguments and reconciliations.
O relacionamento confuso deles era cheio de discussões e reconciliações.
2. A relationship that is disorganized or difficult to navigate due to overlapping personal issues, lack of clear communication, or unresolved feelings
It was a messy relationship because they never discussed their expectations.
Era um relacionamento complicado porque nunca discutiam suas expectativas.
NYC Slang
drama-filled relationship, hot mess relationship
Synonyms
complicated relationshipturbulent relationshiptoxic relationshiprocky relationshiptangled relationship
Antonyms
healthy relationshipstable relationshipsmooth relationshipharmonious relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamento confuso/bagunçado
Commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamento bagunceiro
Informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
relacionamento problemático/complicado
More formal usage in urban settings
Portugal
relacionamento confuso/desorganizado
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

it's complicated
on and off again
love-hate relationship
a house divided against itself
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