A word to describe a changed relationship

Question

Suppose a boy & a girl were in a bosom relationship at one time, but now they are just good friends. With which word we can define this change in their relationship?

Example: We are ______ now.

Which word should I use here to describe that our relationship has now changed?

Barmar · Accepted Answer

A common phrase is "just friends". Use of the "just" qualifier implies that this is a reduction from a previous state, and common sense implies that this must have been a romantic relationship.

vincentlin · Answer

My answer:

We are acquaintances now.

Why I recommend this word:

An acquaintance is someone you know but don't have a close relationship with. This word in your example can imply the relationship has cooled down without any ambiguity to the listener's ears.

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