Phrasal Verbs for Romantic Relationship

Emily: Who was that guy you were talking to at the bar? It looked like he was hitting on you.

Sarah: Yeah, we struck up a conversation, and eventually he asked me out. I gave him my number, but I’m not sure if I’ll actually go out with him.

Emily: Oh? How come?

Sarah: He’s nice, but I just don’t feel like we have much chemistry – so I don’t want to lead him on.

Emily: Well, don’t be too quick to judge. My last boyfriend and I didn’t hit it off right away – I only started to fall for him after we went out a few times and I got to know him better. We were together for 3 years.

Sarah: So why’d you split up? If you don’t mind my asking.

Emily: Not at all. We just started to drift apart – different interests, different plans for the future. The breakup was mutual.

Sarah: Ah, that’s great. My last relationship was a nightmare – I hooked up with a guy at a New Year’s party and we were together for six months – but we were constantly fighting and making up. I don’t know how I put up with him for so long.

Emily: How’d it end?

Sarah: He cheated on me – I caught him making out with his ex. He begged me for another chance, but I know he was just trying to jerk me around – so I said no.

Emily: Ugh! Good for you.

Sarah: Heh, thanks. So how about you – are you going out with anyone at the moment?

Emily: Oh, I’ve gone on a few dates here and there, but nothing serious. To be honest, I’m not really interested in settling down just yet – I’m enjoying the single life too much!

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Quiz: Phrasal Verbs for Romantic Relationships

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Phrasal Verbs for Romantic relationship

Emily: Who was that guy you were talking to at the bar? It looked like he was hitting on you.

Sarah: Yeah, we struck up a conversation, and eventually he asked me out. I gave him my number, but I’m not sure if I’ll actually go out with him.

Emily: Oh? How come?

Sarah: He’s nice, but I just don’t feel like we have much chemistry – so I don’t want to lead him on.

Emily: Well, don’t be too quick to judge. My last boyfriend and I didn’t hit it off right away – I only started to fall for him after we went out a few times and I got to know him better. We were together for 3 years.

Sarah: So why’d you split up? If you don’t mind my asking.

Emily: Not at all. We just started to drift apart – different interests, different plans for the future. The breakup was mutual.

Sarah: Ah, that’s great. My last relationship was a nightmare – I hooked up with a guy at a New Year’s party and we were together for six months – but we were constantly fighting and making up. I don’t know how I put up with him for so long.

Emily: How’d it end?

Sarah: He cheated on me – I caught him making out with his ex. He begged me for another chance, but I know he was just trying to jerk me around – so I said no.

Emily: Ugh! Good for you.

Sarah: Heh, thanks. So how about you – are you going out with anyone at the moment?

Emily: Oh, I’ve gone on a few dates here and there, but nothing serious. To be honest, I’m not really interested in settling down just yet – I’m enjoying the single life too much!

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Quiz: Phrasal Verbs for Romantic Relationships

I ___________ my last girlfriend because she wanted kids and I didn't.

My best friend really ____________ my cousin - after I introduced them, they spent hours and hours talking.

My husband and I always __________ pretty fast after an argument - we don't stay angry at each other for very long.

I think I'm ____________ my co-worker - what should I do? Should I tell him how I feel, or just keep quiet?

My girlfriend is constantly late - it's annoying, but I love her so I _______________ it.

Vanessa was furious when she found out that her husband had been ______________ her with her sister.

Barbara and I __________ a few times, but it never really went anywhere - we're just not very compatible.

I was very uncomfortable when my friend's father started _________________. He's 30 years older than me - and married.

Samuel likes to brag about how many women he's _____________.

I've been traveling around the world for the past few years, but I'm starting to think about ____________ in one place.

Phrasal Verbs Lesson 1 – Writing Exercises

How to get the most benefit from these exercises:

Try to use the phrasal verb in your answer!

For example, question #2 asks “Who is a person that you really hit it off with?”

Don’t just answer, “My friend Nathan.” Instead, say (or write) – “I really hit it off with my friend Nathan – we met at a baseball game and discovered we had a lot in common.”

Why? Because actually using the phrasal verb will help you remember it better.

1. Write about a time when someone was hitting on you. How did you react?

2. Who is a person that you really hit it off with?

3. How did your previous relationship end – why did you break up?

4. What should a couple do if they begin to drift apart, but they want to save the relationship?

5. What is one thing (or one type of person) that you will NOT put up with in a relationship?

6. Do you think it’s possible to save a relationship after one person cheats on the other?

7. At the moment, are you enjoying the single life, or are you interested in settling down? (Or have you already settled down?)