Relationship talk in English: close to or close with? Ex: are you slose to your partner's family? close to: taking about relationships you share about two parties a lit bit diverse,broad,adaptable way Ex:I'm not close with my brother but I'm close with my sister Ex:my house is close to grocery,is your house close to the grocery store? Ex:I'm close to all of my friends from high school Ex:I'm close to completing the project i just need 10 more minutes close with: implies some sort of intimacy Ex:I'm so close with my sister i wish i lived closer to her Ex: are you still close to your friend from childhood Ex:are you close to achieving any new year resolutions you made in the beginning of the year? Role play: A:i loved our neighborhood it was close to everything B: yeah it was a great location so much going on! I'm glad we still live close to each other A:same! not many people have that B:exactly! most people aren't even close with their childhood friends either