English phrase from drama scenes

Ways to Say "problem with my" in English

Learn useful ways to say "problem with my" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.

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Complain

You know, just work and then, you know, a problem with my relationship that hasn't been going very smooth lately.

It means the speaker is saying their relationship is struggling or not going well.

From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 5

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker says their relationship has been having problems lately.

Usage Scenario

Use this when talking about relationship trouble in a general way. It is natural, but the original wording is too awkward for a clean phrase page.

Better ways to say it

1
My relationship hasn't been going very smoothly lately.
2
We've been having problems lately.
3
Things have been rough in my relationship.

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