Grammar fix
be together
be in a relationship
To have a romantic relationship with someone.
How oftenVery common
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
My brother and his partner have been together for nearly ten years.
My parents have been together for more than thirty years, so they understand each other's habits pretty well.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Kim and I are lovers.
Say: Kim and I are together.
'Lovers' suggests a sexual or secret relationship; for a couple, say 'together'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Be in a romantic relationship
How informalVery informalNeutral
be an itemInformal: describe two people as a romantic couple.go out withDescribe someone as your boyfriend, girlfriend, or romantic partner.
be togetherYou're here · Describe an existing romantic relationship when the context is clear.