When a relationship ends B1
Telling people it's over, without the gory details.
break up — end a romantic relationshipA: Did you hear about Mia and Tom?
B: Yeah, they broke up last week.
grow apart B2 — become less closeA: Are you still close with your childhood friend?
B: Not really. We grew apart after high school.
Breaking it to a friend
A: You alright? You've been quiet all night.
B: Not really. Me and Sam decided to break up last week.
A: Oh no, I'm sorry. What happened?
B: Nothing dramatic, honestly. We just sort of grew apart.
A neighbour asks after them
A: Haven't seen your fella round lately. Everything alright?
B: We broke up, actually. A few months back now.
A: Sorry to hear it, love. Was it a big falling-out?
B: No, nothing like that. We just grew apart and called it a day.