open marriage
[noun]
a marital arrangement where both partners agree to engage in extramarital romantic or sexual relationships
Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Relationship Styles
Here, you will learn some English words related to Relationship Styles that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.
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casual
[adjective]
without or appearing to be without plan, order, or method
Ex:
He
made
casual
notes
in
his
notebook
.
monogamy
[noun]
the practice of having a romantic or sexual relationship with only one partner at a time
monogamist
[noun]
someone who practices or believes in having a romantic or sexual relationship with only one partner at a time
platonic
[adjective]
(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements
Ex:
Despite
their
chemistry
,
they
both
agreed
to
keep
their
relationship
platonic
.
polyamory
[noun]
the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the consent of all partners involved
rebound
[noun]
a relationship or fling that occurs shortly after the end of a significant one, often to help cope with a breakup
polygyny
[noun]
a form of marriage in which a man has more than one wife at the same time
Ex:
The
novel
explored
the
challenges
and
joys
of
a
family
living in
a
culture
where
polygyny
was
a
socially
accepted
marital
arrangement
.