Relationship (2)

C. If a relationship ends
C1. Widow (female) or widower (male): If someone’s husband or wife has died, and the dead person is referred to as their late husband/ wife.
C2. Broken up/ split up: If a relationship ends.
C3. Ex-boyfriend/ ex-girlfriend: previous partner. If you were married to them, they are your ex-husband or ex-wife.
C4. Separate: stop living together
C5. Trial separation: a period of separation to find out if the couple want to separate permanently.
C6. Divorce: end their marriage through a legal process

D. New Marriage
D1. Stepmother or stepfather: If one of your parents marries again and you become a stepson or stepdaughter.
D2. Stepbrother or stepsister: If your stepmother or stepfather already has children.
D3. Half-brother or half-sister: If one of your parents has another child with a new husband or wife, this is your half-brother or half-sister.