John and Elizabeth Proctor's relationship in Act II

John and Elizabeth Proctor's relationship changes a great deal throughout the play. During Act II you can view the negative version that is held within their relationship. Elizabeth has lost trust and faith in John ever since his little fling with Abigail. Even though John assures her that what had went on with Abigail meant nothing and it means nothing currently, Elizabeth realizes that it means more to Abigail than it ever will to John. She exclaims "a promise is made in bed" and that will never leave her mind. John on the otherhand realizes that what he has done in the past is wrong. He understands that he has hurt Elizabeth, but somehow their conversation cannot get anywhere from what has happened in the past. Both of them resort to an awkward and tense atmosphere around each other. This can almost make the reader feel like they are no longer in love. In fact, the two of them begin to realize in Act II that maybe they aren't in love anymore after all. So altogether John and Elizabeth's relationship in Act II is more or less rocky or on the verge of a breakdown.