Beyond that, both are extremely hesitant to speak of their relationship, considering it a private oasis in very public lives.

The couple goes through the motions, but there is no conviction anymore when they speak of their special relationship.

"You spoke of your relationship with dogs," she said.

But he, too, has declined to speak further of their relationship.

Had someone outside the household spoken of her relationship with Blake?

I am speaking now of your relationship with Marethyn.

The marriage analogy comes up often when the two speak of their relationship.

Thus, in addition to his links with other people, we may speak of the individual's relationship with things.

Prayers are commonplace, and lawmakers speak of their relationship with God in ordinary conversation.

Although neither man spoke publicly of their troubled relationship, little love had been lost in recent years between the two legislative leaders.