past simple / past continuous

The fact that they ___ (get back together) ___ (have) an enormous impact on their families.

When she ___ (fall for) him, she ___ (not expect) him to be so focused on utility-based friendships.

He ___ (confide in) her about his struggles in relationship, and she ___ (stand by) him.

While they ___ (go out) with each other, their friends ____ (notice) they had a sparse social life.

While he ___ (stand by) her through tough times, she ___ (begin) to feel their relationship was irreplaceable.

The relationship ___ (fizzle out) slowly, and thus, they both ___ (decide) to move on.

While she ____ (care for) for her sick friend, she ___ (discover) how irreplaceable true friendship can be.

As they ____ (go out) to different events, they ___ were constantly learning new things about each other.

They used to go out every weekend, but eventually, their friendship ____ because of their different lifestyles.

She ___ (confide in) him about her worries when suddenly the lights ___ (go off).