Think of one of your close friends. Answer the questions.

How long have you known him / her? Where did you meet?

Why do you get along well? What do you have in common?

Do you ever argue? What about?

How often do you see each other? How do you keep in touch?

Have you ever lost touch? Why? When? Do you think you’ll stay friends? 

Read sentences A -F below. Check ( / ) the ones you agree with and put an // next to the ones you don’t agree with. Think about your reasons. 

A  You can only have two or three close friends.

B Nowadays people are in touch w ith more people but have fewer close friends.

C Men keep their friends longer than women.

D You should never criticize your friend's partner.

E You should never lend money to a friend (or borrow money).

f It's impossible to stay good friends w ith an ex-partner. 

Answer the following questions

• What makes a relationship truly strong and long-lasting in your opinion?
• Do you think honesty is always the best policy in relationships, or can it sometimes cause harm?
• How important is communication in a relationship, and what happens when it breaks down?
• Can long-distance relationships really work? Why or why not?
• What are some common reasons why relationships fail nowadays?
• Do you think social media has a positive or negative impact on relationships? Explain your view.
• Is it better to follow your heart or your mind when choosing a partner?