To nurture a relationship

To nurture:

• If you plant a seed, water it daily and give it lots of light, you nurture it until it is ready to be transplanted outside.
• When you nurture a person or thing, you care for it and help it to grow. 

To nurture a relationship

• I will therefore open up my heart, for it is important to nurture a close friendship. 
• The beloveds truly love each other and take responsibility to nurture their relationship.

nature vs. nurture 

• debate regarding inherited vs learned characteristics. - inné et acquis

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