fractured relationship
Rift between people
A fractured relationship is one that has been damaged or broken, though not necessarily beyond repair.
Like a bone fracture, it suggests a break that might heal with care: They're trying to mend their fractured relationship.
The phrase implies strain, betrayal, or accumulated hurt that has cracked what was once whole.
- brokenDamaged beyond function
- estrangedSeparated by emotional distance
- riftCrack or estrangement
- growing apartGradual emotional separation
- damagedMade worse by injury
strained · on the rocks · torn · shattered · bitter · betrayal · bad blood · trust · divorce · separation · wounds · open wounds · burnt bridges · healing · mending · olive branch · distant · cold
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Strong interpersonal bond
closeness · harmony · rapport · deep connection · mutual understanding
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