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Grammar fix

healthy relationship

good connection

A healthy relationship is a positive and supportive connection between people, where they trust, respect, and care for each other.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • 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

Fix the pattern

Pattern: a healthy relationship (with/between someone)

WrongThey make a healthy relationship.

RightThey have a healthy relationship.

You HAVE a relationship — not 'make' one.

Patterna healthy relationship (with/between someone)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff They sustain a mutually supportive interpersonal bond.

Natural They have a healthy relationship.

'A healthy relationship' is natural; 'mutually supportive interpersonal bond' is therapy-brochure.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a healthy relationship
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Don't confuse it

Opposite: an unhealthy or toxic relationship, where people do not support or respect each other.

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