The dumb way to put all this is to call it a love-hate relationship.

He has what could be called a semi-detached relationship to the company.

He wasn't certain what they had could be called a relationship, but now was not the time to discuss it.

Him and Bey have what you might call a special relationship.

They didn't have what anyone would call a relationship.

For about a year he'd been having what he called a "relationship," but we all knew better.

And not what you'd want to call a wholesome relationship.

It's really still too early to call it a relationship.

"We don't have to call it a relationship, but I want to see you more often."

Not exactly what I would call a healthy relationship but the honeymoon is over anyway.