Social Issues and Relationships
Relationship Dynamics
strong bond
• He went his own way but maintained a strong bond with his teacher and
deep respect for him.
• They became increasingly aware of what they would mean to each other,
and a strong bond grew between them.
• One of the possible ways is creating a strong bond with the locality in
which the business operates.
• The residents have a strong bond with the place they live in.
• Having a strong bond with the mother is declared by a third of the youth
but only by a quarter for fathers.
• This painful medical treatment would have been impossible without the
strong bond of trust between these two.
get along with
• The reason for this is that companies today want people who are team
players, those who are able to get along with their colleagues and work
together in a cohesive group.
• Is it true that it is only in photos that we get along with our families?
• We knew how to get used to those conditions and get along with other
prisoners.
• Find mutual interests, and you will get along with each other.
• Parents do not always teach us to get along with people from other
religions or different ethnic backgrounds, or even immigrants.
• Do you want to know how soon you can go or what happens if you don’t
get along with your host family?
on good terms with
• It is on good terms with its neighbors and is working hard to build
strong institutional ties with surrounding countries, starting with Greece,
Romania, and Turkey.
• She has been divorced for 20 years but is on good terms with her former
husband and his second wife.
• We weren’t afraid of the neighbors; we were on good terms with the
whole village, we had good neighbors, no one accused anyone, and no one
cared they were living with us.
• We are on extremely good terms with Slovenia, but we cannot forget
past events or allow them to be forgotten.
• As is often the case in life, it helps to be on good terms with your
favorite administrator.
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• However, for security reasons and also in order to be on good terms
with our neighborhood, I am inviting you to keep quiet and respectful.
introvert
• Being an introvert can make it challenging to form new friendships.
intimate friends
• She has a few intimate friends whom she trusts deeply.
consult widely
• We consulted quite widely before deciding what to do.
properly consulted
• They felt they had not been properly consulted.
need to consult
• If the pain persists, you should consult your doctor.
consult my teacher
• I need to consult my teacher about changing my course.
consulting closely
• We are consulting closely with our partners and allies.
maintaining healthy relationships
• Maintaining healthy relationships requires effort and communication.
unpleasant truths
• Sometimes, you need to face unpleasant truths to maintain honesty in a
friendship.
jeopardize our friendship
• Dishonesty can jeopardize our friendship.
emotional state
• My emotional state greatly reduced my productivity.
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hold a grudge
• He tends to hold a grudge against anyone who wrongs him.
shared joys and sorrows
• True friends experience shared joys and sorrows together.
meet personal needs
• It’s important to meet their personal needs in their relationship.
strengthen the bond
• Shared experiences can strengthen the bond between friends.
shared hobby
• They bonded over their shared hobby of hiking.
easy-going
• Fred MacMurray was very easy-going and a pleasure to work with.
stubborn
• Paul can be as stubborn as a mule.
disturbed the balance
• The death of her friend had disturbed the balance of her mind.
consult with
• I asked my teacher’s advice when it was time to apply for colleges.
opened my eyes
• His advice opened my eyes to the fact that I needed to study more.
tangible experience
• His years of tangible experience opened my eyes to such topics.
struck up a friendship
• Nathan struck up a friendship with a girl he met on holiday.
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lasting friendship
• Audrey formed a lasting friendship with the boy she sat next to at primary
school.
cemented their friendship
• Spending several weeks on holiday together has cemented their friendship.
spoiled our friendship
• Our dispute spoiled our friendship.
friendship grew
• We were at school together, but our friendship grew after we’d left school.
very good relationship
• Anna and Samantha have a very good relationship.
keep in contact
• We must keep in contact when the course ends.
lose contact
• It would be a shame to lose contact after all these years.
Social interaction
• Life places us in a complex web of relationships with other people.
Cooperate with group members
• Cooperate with group members to achieve common goals.
Develop a close relationship with co-workers
• Establishing strong connections in the workplace is essential for a productive
environment.
Launch a new romantic relationship
• Starting a new romantic relationship can be both exciting and challenging.
Face-to-face contact
• Direct interaction enhances understanding and connection between indi-
viduals.
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Mindful of others’ needs and desires
• Are we mindful of their needs and desires or do we behave selfishly?
Seeing and talking in close proximity
• Seeing and talking with one another in close proximity strengthens bonds.
Long-lasting friendship
• Long-lasting friendships are durable and perpetual.
Invited to friends’ get-together
• Being invited to friends’ get-togethers and discussions is important for
social inclusion.
Objective assessment in relationships
• Couples need to be objective when assessing situations and stop blaming
and pointing fingers.
Rekindle romance
• Experience failed relationships in the past but strive to rekindle the fires
of romance in current relationships.
Sharing common goals
• Sharing common goals helps keep relationships meaningful, fulfilling, and
exciting.
Human beings’ role
• Human beings play a role in fulfilling needs for intimacy, social connection,
and sexual relations.
Freedom in dating
• We are free to decide whom to date and form relationships with.
Online dating
• Online dating has become a popular method for meeting new people.
Sense of humor
• Keeping a sense of humor can help navigate tough times and reduce stress.
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Good communication
• Good communication is fundamental to maintaining a healthy relationship.
Emotional connection
• Experiencing a positive emotional connection with your partner is vital.
True friendship
• True friendship is rare and valuable.
Conflict resolution
• Conflict is inevitable, but maintaining and strengthening the relationship
should be the goal.
Having confidence in each other
• Building trust is essential for any relationship.
Support each other through thick and thin
• Couples should support each other through every thick and thin.
Meet personal needs in relationships
• It can make our lives seem worthwhile when personal needs are met in
relationships.
Shared joys and sorrows
• Sharing joys and sorrows strengthens the bond between individuals.
People with overlapping interests
• Relationships often form between people with overlapping interests.
Show solidarity with victims
• Compassion and sympathy are essential for a supportive community.
Unavoidable problems to overcome
• Relationships require overcoming unavoidable problems together.
Same-sex couples
• Many same-sex couples still suffer political and social restrictions when
making choices about marrying.
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Parents’ role
• Parents play a significant role in providing early intellectual stimulation
and shaping their children’s future.
School experience
• The school experience sets the child on a path to success and self-confidence.
Parental supervision
• Under parental supervision, children develop better cognitive and social
skills.
Admonishment to work hard
• Parents often admonish their children to work hard and achieve their goals.
Advocating human rights
• Organizations advocate for human rights and support societal norms.
Emotional security
• Parents provide emotional security for their children.
Influence of early interactions
• Early interactions with parents or caregivers significantly impact children’s
development.
Parents’ divorce
• Parents’ divorce can affect children’s emotional well-being and future
relationships.
Toxic people
• Toxic people frequently judge and gossip about others behind their backs.
Not absorbing negativity
• Learn not to absorb the negativity of other people.
Stay goal-oriented
• Toxic people create chaos to manipulate others to suit their needs.
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Respect in relationships
• For a relationship to work well, each person has to make the other feel
valued and understood.
Managing stress
• Learn how to mitigate/manage stress and return to a calm state.
Affectionate contact
• Physical intimacy such as touching, holding hands, hugging, and kissing
has a significant impact on brain development.
Building a compromising atmosphere
• Reach a compromise and build a compromising atmosphere.
Self-disclosure
• Sharing personal information is a crucial aspect of building trust in rela-
tionships.
Physical and emotional well-being
• Maintaining both physical and emotional well-being is essential for healthy
relationships.
Managing conflict
• Conflict is inevitable, but addressing it constructively is key to maintaining
strong relationships.
Affection and intimacy
• Physical and emotional intimacy are vital components of healthy relation-
ships.
Support during crises
• Providing support during emergencies and crises strengthens relationships.
Healthy boundaries
• Establishing healthy boundaries is necessary for maintaining respect and
trust in relationships.
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Addressing stress and negativity
• Managing stress and avoiding negativity are important for sustaining
healthy relationships.
Stop comparing ourselves with others
• Stop comparing ourselves with others in terms of looks, wealth, or intelli-
gence.
Develop a thick skin
• Being resilient to criticism and negativity is crucial for mental health.
Be respectful of others
• Respecting others’ rights and feelings is fundamental to societal harmony.
Mindful of others’ rights
• Most important rights include privacy, peace, and security.
Invasion of privacy
• Intrusion into personal matters is a significant issue in modern society.
Societal Norms
socialize with colleagues
• I tend not to socialize with my colleagues.
exposed to people from many walks of life
• It is a great opportunity to be exposed to people from many walks of life.
expand our social circle
• We can expand our social circle, otherwise, we have a limited set of contacts.
meet new people
• Universities provide students with valuable opportunities to meet new
people.
Diverse communities
• Living in diverse communities enriches social experiences and promotes
inclusivity.
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Religious obligations
• Participating in religious obligations and social norms strengthens commu-
nity bonds.
Adaptation to new cultures
• Immigrants and diverse populations often struggle to adapt and assimilate
into new cultures.
Free speech rights
• Free speech rights vary significantly across different countries.
Racial and sexual stereotyping
• Addressing racial and sexual stereotyping is essential for social equality.
Peaceful protests
• Peaceful protests are a means to express dissent and advocate for change.
Parents’ role
• Parents play a significant role in providing early intellectual stimulation
and shaping their children’s future.
School experience
• The school experience sets the child on a path to success and self-confidence.
Parental supervision
• Under parental supervision, children develop better cognitive and social
skills.
Admonishment to work hard
• Parents often admonish their children to work hard and achieve their goals.
Advocating human rights
• Organizations advocate for human rights and support societal norms.
Emotional security
• Parents provide emotional security for their children.
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Influence of early interactions
• Early interactions with parents or caregivers significantly impact children’s
development.
Parents’ divorce
• Parents’ divorce can affect children’s emotional well-being and future
relationships.
Inherited values
• Values are often passed down from generation to generation.
National holidays and rituals
• Celebrating national holidays and participating in rituals foster a sense of
belonging.
Historical events and figures
• Learning about historical events and figures helps build cultural identity.
Societal pressure
• Societal pressure can lead to isolation and affect mental health.
Anonymous donations
• Anonymous donations support various causes and help maintain social
stability.
Youth violence
• Youth violence is a shared social problem that needs addressing.
Inequality for women
• Women often face inequality and challenges in various aspects of life.
Infant mortality
• High infant mortality rates indicate significant social and health issues.
Household chores
• Household chores are often stereotyped as “woman’s work,” reflecting
gender inequality.
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Gun crime
• Dealing with gun crime is a critical issue in many societies.
Juvenile delinquency
• Youth struggle to conform to societal standards, leading to juvenile delin-
quency.
Stop comparing ourselves with others
• Stop comparing ourselves with others in terms of looks, wealth, or intelli-
gence.
Develop a thick skin
• Being resilient to criticism and negativity is crucial for mental health.
Be respectful of others
• Respecting others’ rights and feelings is fundamental to societal harmony.
Mindful of others’ rights
• Most important rights include privacy, peace, and security.
Invasion of privacy
• Intrusion into personal matters is a significant issue in modern society.
Social interaction
• Life places us in a complex web of relationships with other people.
Cooperate with group members
• Cooperate with group members to achieve common goals.
Develop a close relationship with co-workers
• Establishing strong connections in the workplace is essential for a productive
environment.
Launch a new romantic relationship
• Starting a new romantic relationship can be both exciting and challenging.
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Face-to-face contact
• Direct interaction enhances understanding and connection between indi-
viduals.
Mindful of others’ needs and desires
• Are we mindful of their needs and desires or do we behave selfishly?
Seeing and talking in close proximity
• Seeing and talking with one another in close proximity strengthens bonds.
Toxic people
• Toxic people frequently judge and gossip about others behind their backs.
Not absorbing negativity
• Learn not to absorb the negativity of other people.
Stay goal-oriented
• Toxic people create chaos to manipulate others to suit their needs.
Respect in relationships
• For a relationship to work well, each person has to make the other feel
valued and understood.
Managing stress
• Learn how to mitigate/manage stress and return to a calm state.
Affectionate contact
• Physical intimacy such as touching, holding hands, hugging, and kissing
has a significant impact on brain development.
Building a compromising atmosphere
• Reach a compromise and build a compromising atmosphere.
Invited to friends’ get-together
• Being invited to friends’ get-togethers and discussions is important for
social inclusion.
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Long-lasting friendship
• Long-lasting friendships are durable and perpetual.
Objective assessment in relationships
• Couples need to be objective when assessing situations and stop blaming
and pointing fingers.
Rekindle romance
• Experience failed relationships in the past but strive to rekindle the fires
of romance in current relationships.
Sharing common goals
• Sharing common goals helps keep relationships meaningful, fulfilling, and
exciting.
Human beings’ role
• Human beings play a role in fulfilling needs for intimacy, social connection,
and sexual relations.
Freedom in dating
• We are free to decide whom to date and form relationships with.
Online dating
• Online dating has become a popular method for meeting new people.
Sense of humor
• Keeping a sense of humor can help navigate tough times and reduce stress.
Good communication
• Good communication is fundamental to maintaining a healthy relationship.
Emotional connection
• Experiencing a positive emotional connection with your partner is vital.
True friendship
• True friendship is rare and valuable.
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Conflict resolution
• Conflict is inevitable, but maintaining and strengthening the relationship
should be the goal.
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