1. maintaining the quality, continuity, and health of a romantic or personal relationship through effort, care, and commitment
Preserving a relationship requires constant communication and mutual respect.
Preservar um relacionamento requer comunicação constante e respeito mútuo.
2. taking active steps to prevent a relationship from deteriorating or ending
They focused on preserving their marriage by seeking couples therapy.
Eles se focaram em preservar seu casamento procurando terapia de casal.