English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "our relationship's been a bit strained lately" Mean?
Learn what "our relationship's been a bit strained lately" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Our relationship's been a bit strained lately.
It means the relationship has had tension, stress, or trouble recently.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone admits the relationship has been under strain lately.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe relationship problems in a calm, honest way. It is natural in therapy-style or serious relationship talk.
Better ways to say it
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Our relationship's been a bit strained lately.
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Our relationship has been strained lately.
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Things have been tense between us lately.
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