relationship

rebound relationship

A romantic relationship that one begins, often as a means of distraction, while still recovering from the end of a different relationship. Oh, Peggy doesn't really love that guy—she's just in a rebound relationship so that she doesn't feel so heartbroken about Pat leaving her.

love-hate relationship

Fig. a relationship of any kind that involves both devotion and hatred. Tommy has a love-hate relationship with his teacher. Mostly, though, it's hate lately.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Roberto	ro-BER-to (Italian, Spanish)	Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Jumaane	-	Eastern African, Swahili
Markos	-	Greek, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Annette	['ænit]
Dillon	['dilən]
Witt	[wit]