Relationships

1. Types of relationships
Here is a scale showing closeness and distance in relationships in different contexts.

2. Linking and not liking someone
Core verb - positive / negative
like (positive: love, adore, worship, idolise / negative: dislike, hate, can't stand, loathe)
respect (positive: look up to (v-kính trọng), admire / negative: look down on, despise (v-khinh thường))
attract (positive: turn S.B on / negative: repel (v- khước từ, cự tuyệt), turn S.B off)
be attraceted to (positive: fancy (v- mến; mông ước)

_ She doen't just like Bob she idolises him! I can't stand him.
_ I really fancy Lisa, but her friend just turns me off.

3. Phrases and idioms for relationships
_ Jo and I get on well with each other. (have a good relationship)
_ Adrian and Liz don't see eye to eye. (often argue/ disagree)
_ I've fallen out with my parents again.  (had arguments)
_ Tony and Jane have broken up/ split up. (ended their relationship)
_ George is having an affair with his boss. (a sexual relationship, usually secret)
_ Children should respect their elders. (adults/ parents, etc.)
_ She's my junior/ I'm her senior. (refers to position/length of service at work).