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
Ferdinand	['fə:dinənd]
Hyeon	hyun	Korean
Uduak	-	Western African, Ibibio
Rajiya	-	Arabic
Nazarenus	-	Late Roman
Laoise	LEE-sha	Irish