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sustaining a relationship

[səˈsteɪnɪŋ ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]
verb phrase
manter um relacionamento
1. to keep a relationship functioning and healthy over time; to provide ongoing support and effort to maintain emotional connection and partnership
Sustaining a relationship requires trust, communication, and mutual respect.
Manter um relacionamento requer confiança, comunicação e respeito mútuo.
2. to endure or persevere in a romantic or personal relationship despite challenges
They have been sustaining their relationship for over 20 years through thick and thin.
Eles têm mantido seu relacionamento por mais de 20 anos em tempos bons e ruins.
NYC Slang
keeping it real with your boo; holding it down in your relationship
Synonyms
maintaining a relationshippreserving a relationshipkeeping a relationship alivenurturing a relationship
Antonyms
ending a relationshipbreaking updissolving a relationshipabandoning a relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter um relacionamento
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
manter o relacionamento em pé
colloquial expression meaning to keep the relationship going
São Paulo
sustentar um relacionamento
direct translation, less common than 'manter'
Portugal
manter uma relação
'relação' is more commonly used than 'relacionamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make it work
go the distance
weather the storm
put in the work
keep the flame alive
stand by someone
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