In the late 1920s, Karen's declining health and Halvdan's preoccupation with his work placed a strain on their relationship.

It also placed a great strain on his relationship with James Baldwin.

Couples need to be educated about ways to manage daily stress so that this stress is not placed on their partner or on their relationship.

Marlborough refused to promote Hill over officers more experienced and deserving, placing additional strain on his relationship with the Queen.

They are known and respected for the importance that I place on our relationship.

Neo-Freudian analysis therefore places more emphasis on the patient's relationship with the analyst and less on exploration of the unconscious.

It would place too much strain on our relationship.

The travel schedule also placed stress on his relationship with Isum.

The hectic travel schedule also placed a burden on his relationship with Isum, with whom he could now communicate only by letter.

"That will be devastating, and it will place undue pressures on our relationship."