WE DONT TALK ANYMORE

What's the meaning of "anymore" in this sentence? Look at the

pictures and try to guess. Explain what you can see in the picture.

Why would a couple stop talking to each other?

Download the lyrics worksheet and listen to the song "We don't talk
anymore" by Charlie Puth and Selena Gmez (twice).

Then watch the official video clip for the song. The video shows a
day in the life of two people. In what way is their routine similar? In
what way is it different?

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You are going to listen to some statements and you have to define
your position according to your opinion on each of them
(I agree, I don't agree, I completely agree, I completely disagree)

a) Women are more affected when a relationship hits a rocky patch.

b) Men often put a brave face on problems they have with their partner but
inside, they feel more emotional pain than women.
c) Men and women deal with problems in a different way.
d) Women show their feelings more by crying and talking about how they feel.
e) Men dont cry. Instead, they turn to the bottle or look for escape by using
drugs.
f) Men feel more emotional pain than women.

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Now READ the article and check your answers. Taken from
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/

Most people think women are more affected when a relationship hits a rocky
patch. According to a new study on over 1,000 break-ups, it is the opposite.
Research from the Wake Forest University in the USA suggests men have a
much harder time dealing with the low points. Researchers say women have a
harder time coping with a break-up. Lead researcher Robin Simon said:
"Common wisdom says that women are more hurt by problems in a
relationship, but we found that thedisadvantages of strain are exaggerated
for the men." She added: "Men are more sensitive than we often think they
are." Simon and her co-researchers discovered that men often put a brave face
on problems they have with their partner but inside, they feel more emotional
pain than women.
The research also showed how differently men and women dealt with problems.
Women show their feelings more by crying and talking about how they feel.
Men find this hard to do because they need to be masculine and men dont
cry. Instead, they turn to the bottle or look for escape by using drugs. Ms
Simon said the more relationship problems a guy went through, the more likely
he was to become dependent on alcohol or drugs. They make the pain go away
through substance abuse rather than talking. Simon said things are changing
and that more and more men are opening up. She said guys these days are
more likely to have divorced parents "and this might make them more sensitive
to the ups and downs of a relationship and be more emotionally aware.

1. TRUE / FALSE: Circle the right answer.

a. T / F An article suggested men are hurt more in mountaineering accidents.

b. T / F The study looked at details of more than 1,000 relationship break-ups.
c. T / F The lead researcher said men are very insensitive.
d. T / F The researcher said men try to cover up their real emotions.
e. T / F Women deal with problems through tears and chats.
f. T / F Men drink alcohol when they want to make emotional pain disappear.
g. T / F The researcher said there is no link between break-ups and drug use.
h. T / F The research said divorced men are more sensitive.

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2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

1. affected _____

a. talking more

2 rocky _____

b. overstated

3. coping _____

c. coped with

4. exaggerated _____

d. shaky

5. brave _____

e. conscious

6. dealt _____

f. influenced

7. masculine _____

g. needy

8. dependent _____

h. managing

9. opening up _____

i. manly

10. aware _____

j. courageous

Discuss or debate the questions below. Remember to

support your answers!

Do you think there is one true, perfect partner out there for each
person?
What are the possible factors that cause the break-up of friendship?
What five things does a successful relationship require, the absence of
which will surely cause unhappiness and heartbreak? Why do you think
so?
Who's better at love, relationships, and romance, men or women? Why
do you think so?
Why do men and women have such difficulty communicating with one
another?

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THE UPS AND DOWNS OF RELATIONSHIPS.

Listen to the dialogue as you read. Pay attention to
the phrasal verbs and expressions related to. (adapted
from https://www.espressoenglish.net/ by Shayna Oliveira)

Emily: Who was that guy you were talking to at the bar? It looked like he was hitting
on you1.
Sarah: Yeah, we struck up a conversation, and eventually he asked me out2. I gave
him my number, but Im not sure if Ill actually go out with him3.

Emily: Oh? How come?

Sarah: Hes nice, but I just dont feel like we have much chemistry so I dont want to
lead him on4.

Emily: Well, dont be too quick to judge. My last boyfriend and I didnt hit it off5
right away I only started to fall for him6 after we went out a few times and I got to
know him better. We were together for 3 years.

Sarah: So whyd you split up7? (If you dont mind my asking)
Emily: Not at all. We just started to drift apart8 different interests, different plans
for the future. The breakup9 was mutual.

Sarah: Ah, thats great. My last relationship was a nightmare I hooked up with10 a
guy at a New Years party and we were together for six months but we were
constantly fighting and making up11. I dont know how I put up with12 him for so
long.

Emily: Howd it end?

Sarah: He cheated on me13 I caught him making out with14 his ex. He begged
me for another chance, but I know he was just trying to jerk me around15 so I said
no.

Emily: Ugh! Good for you.

Sarah: Heh, thanks. So how about you are you going out with anyone at the
moment?

Emily: Oh, Ive gone on a few dates here and there, but nothing serious. To be
honest, Im not really interested in settling down16 just yet Im enjoying the single
life too much!

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3. Guess the meaning of the phrasal verbs in bold type.

____1. hit on someone

a. have a great connection from the

first moment you meet the person

____2. ask someone out

b. separate, end the relationship

____3. go out with someone

c. tolerate a difficult, annoying, or

unpleasant person

____4. lead someone on

d. be in a long-term stable relationship

____5. hit it off with someone

e. demonstrate romantic / sexual

interest

____6. fall for someone

f. reconcile after a fight

____7. split up

g. fall in love with the person

____8. drift apart

h. (slang) have sex with

____9. breakup (noun)/break up (verb)

i. invite someone for a date (a romantic

encounter)

____10. hook up with

j. give the person false hope or

expectations about the relationship

____11. make up

k. slowly go in different directions over

time

____12. put up with someone

l. kiss the person very passionately

____13. cheat on someone

m. kiss or have sex with another person

(who is not your
husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend)

____14. make out with someone

n. manipulate the person or use them

for your own advantage

____15. jerk someone around

o. go on a date with the person

once/be in a relationship with the
person

____16. settle down

p. romantic separation

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4. Multiple choice exercise. Choose the right answer.

I ___________ my last girlfriend because she wanted kids and I didn't.
A broke up with

B fell for

C put up with

My best friend really ____________ my cousin - after I introduced them, they

spent hours and hours talking.
A cheated on

B drifted apart

C hit it off with

My husband and I always __________ pretty fast after an argument - we don't

stay angry at each other for very long.
A lead on

B jerk around

C make up

I think I'm ____________ my co-worker - what should I do? Should I tell him
how I feel, or just keep quiet?
A hooking up with

B falling for

C asking out

My girlfriend is constantly late - it's annoying, but I love her so I

_______________ it.
A hit on

B make out with

C put up with

Vanessa was furious when she found out that her husband had been
______________ her with her sister.
A cheating on

B going out with

C settling down

Barbara and I __________ a few times, but it never really went anywhere we're just not very compatible.
A asked out

B broke up

C went out

I was very uncomfortable when my friend's father started _________________.

He's 30 years older than me - and married.
A hitting on me

B putting up with me

C jerking me around

Samuel likes to brag about how many women he's _____________.

A asked out

B hooked up with

C hit off

I've been traveling around the world for the past few years, but I'm starting to
think about ____________ in one place.
A drifting apart

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B making out

C settling down

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FINAL TASK
Write an informal letter or email to your girlfriend/boyfriend
telling her/him you want to break up. Provide reasons and explain why
you think you need to stop going out.

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