My boyfriend and I were going through a very rough patch at the time.

The couple appears to be going through a bit of a rough patch, but still seem to love each other.

She had been a major influence in my life, and helped me through the rough patches.

But the campaign also has had its rough patches, especially early on.

This was a rough patch for the city, the mayor said.

It helped me through some rough patches in the first game.

Democrats have had their own rough patches in the fight for the political high ground.

Sometimes a short course of medication can get you through a rough patch.

But the process of getting to that level has had rough patches.