Collocations

VERB + RELATIONSHIP  

> enjoy, have They enjoyed a close working relationship. The school has a very good relationship with the community. He had brief relationships with several women. | 

> begin, build (up), develop, establish, foster Building strong relationships is essential. They established a relationship of trust. | 

> cement, improve, strengthen | 

> continue, maintain | 

> handle, manage He's not very good at handling personal relationships. | 

> break off She broke off the relationship when she found out about his gambling.  

> destroy Lack of trust destroys many relationships.