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Relaties - Ontrouw of Gebrek aan Toewijding

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over ontrouw of gebrek aan toewijding, zoals "gold digger" en "love rat".

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English idioms related to Relationships
love rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone, especially a man, who cheats on their partner with another person

bedrieger, ontrouw

bedrieger, ontrouw

Ex: Michelle ended her relationship with Tom when she discovered he had been a love rat, having secret affairs behind her back.Michelle beëindigde haar relatie met Tom toen ze ontdekte dat hij een **vrouwengek** was, die geheime affaires achter haar rug om had.
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cupboard love
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

love that is fake, dishonest, and motivated by the hopes of gaining something

belangstellende liefde, kastenliefde

belangstellende liefde, kastenliefde

Ex: Sheila suspected her boyfriend of having cupboard love as he showered her with gifts and attention whenever he needed a favor .Sheila vermoedde dat haar vriendj **voorwaardelijke liefde** had omdat hij haar overspoelde met cadeaus en aandacht wanneer hij een gunst nodig had.
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gold digger
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person, typically a woman, who enters into a romantic relationship with someone solely for financial gain

goudzoeker, schatzoeker

goudzoeker, schatzoeker

Ex: John 's family had concerns about his fiancée , suspecting she might be a gold digger who was after his inheritance .Johns familie had zorgen over zijn verloofde, vermoedend dat ze een **golddigger** zou kunnen zijn die uit was op zijn erfenis.
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to frequently look at other people, often in a romantic or sexual way, despite being in a committed relationship

Ex: The new employee in the office quickly gained a reputation having a roving eye, constantly flirting with colleagues and making romantic advances .
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puppy love
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young person's strong, yet brief feeling of love toward someone

jeugdliefde, eerste liefde

jeugdliefde, eerste liefde

Ex: Their puppy love was sweet , but it did n’t survive the test of time .Hun **eerste liefde** was zoet, maar het overleefde de tand des tijds niet.
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free to do as one pleases without having any attachments, particularly romantic ones

Ex: Mark recently got divorced and is footloose and fancy-free.
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to reach a stage of intimacy in one's relationship by kissing one's partner on the lips

Ex: Susan and David went on their first date, and by the end of the evening, they had both gotten to first base with a sweet and memorable kiss.
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to reveal private or intimate details about a romantic or sexual relationship with someone, especially without the consent of the other person involved

Ex: Jane regretted her decision kiss and tell about her night with Tom , as the rumors spread quickly and ruined her reputation .
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love nest
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a private, often secret, place where two people in a romantic relationship spend time together without anyone disturbing them

liefdesnest, liefdes toevluchtsoord

liefdesnest, liefdes toevluchtsoord

Ex: Alex surprised his partner by transforming their spare room into a romantic love nest, complete with candles , rose petals , and soft music .Alex verraste zijn partner door hun logeerkamer om te toveren in een romantisch **liefdesnestje**, compleet met kaarsen, rozenblaadjes en zachte muziek.
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backdoor man
[Zinsdeel]

a man who has an intimate relationship with a woman who is already in a committed relationship or marriage, often without the knowledge of the partner

Ex: The tabloids were quick to label the famous actor as a backdoor man after rumors circulated about his affairs with multiple co-stars.
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ladies' man
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man who is very charming, attractive, and popular among women, often having many romantic relationships

vrouwenheld, Don Juan

vrouwenheld, Don Juan

Ex: James has always been a ladies' man, effortlessly charming and attracting women wherever he goes.James is altijd een **vrouwenversierder** geweest, die moeiteloos vrouwen charmeert en aantrekt waar hij ook gaat.
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used to advise someone to calm down and regain control after experiencing sexual excitement

Ex: The sight of the attractive lifeguard on the beach was enough to make Tom feel like needed a cold shower to calm his racing heart .
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