relationship examination

[/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp ɪɡˈzæmɪneɪʃən/]
nounpl: relationship examinations
exame de relacionamento
1. A critical analysis or assessment of the nature, quality, and dynamics of a romantic or personal relationship
After months of conflict, the couple decided to have a relationship examination with a therapist.
Após meses de conflito, o casal decidiu fazer um exame de relacionamento com um terapeuta.
2. A formal or informal evaluation to determine the health and viability of a relationship between two people
The relationship examination revealed underlying communication issues between the partners.
O exame de relacionamento revelou problemas de comunicação subjacentes entre os parceiros.
3. In legal or professional contexts, an investigation into the nature of a relationship for verification or documentation purposes
The immigration officer conducted a relationship examination to verify the authenticity of the marriage.
O oficial de imigração conduziu um exame de relacionamento para verificar a autenticidade do casamento.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, relationship examination is increasingly common in couple's therapy and counseling. In Brazil, there is growing acceptance of psychological services for relationship issues, though traditional families may view it as a last resort. In the USA, proactive relationship examination is often encouraged as a healthy communication practice.
NYC Slang
relationship check-up / checking on where we're at
Synonyms / Sinônimos
relationship assessmentrelationship evaluationrelationship analysiscouples therapy assessment
Antonyms / Antônimos
relationship avoidancerelationship denial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exame de relacionamento
standard term used in psychology and counseling contexts
Rio de Janeiro
análise do relacionamento
more informal, commonly used in conversational contexts
São Paulo
avaliação de relacionamento
preferred in professional and corporate relationship assessments
Portugal
avaliação da relação
Portuguese variant, used in psychology and counseling settings

Related Words

relationship counselingcouple's therapyrelationship dynamicsinterpersonal assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a hard look at the relationship
put the relationship under the microscope
relationship reality check
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