healthy relationship — good connection
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A healthy relationship is a positive and supportive connection between people, where they trust, respect, and care for each other.
Say it like a native
Textbook They sustain a mutually supportive interpersonal bond.
Native They have a healthy relationship.
'A healthy relationship' is natural; 'mutually supportive interpersonal bond' is therapy-brochure.
Pattern: a healthy relationship (with/between someone)
In use
- It's important to have a healthy relationship with your parents so you can talk about your problems openly.relationships
- In my opinion, a healthy relationship is based on trust and good communication, whether it's with family, friends, or colleagues.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ They make a healthy relationship.
✓ They have a healthy relationship.
You HAVE a relationship — not 'make' one.
Common collocations
a healthy relationship— have, build, maintain, with
Don't confuse it
Opposite: an unhealthy or toxic relationship, where people do not support or respect each other.