That plan seemed to have strained the two men's relationship.

Whatever had been straining their relationship, it seemed to be gone now.

His brother George did not approve of the purchase and the decision strained their relationship.

Sam reports to them, mildly straining his relationship with Michael.

But her newfound interest in boys begins to strain their relationship.

The increase in the number of freedmen strained their relationship with the Union military.

It has strained friendships, finances and their own relationship at times.

She added that this had strained her relationship with her father.

The disagreement seriously strained the playwright's more than 20-year relationship with the company.