Companionate Love

Love that is based on warmth, connection, and “the affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined.” Far less intense than romantic love, and unlike self-focused positive emotions such as pride and joy, which center on independence and self-orientation, companionate love is an other-focused emotion promoting interdependence and sensitivity toward other people. Contrast with compassionate love.

Reference:

Barsade, S. G., & O’Neill, O. A. (2014). What’s love got to do with it? A longitudinal study of the culture of companionate love and employee and client outcomes in a long-term care setting. Administrative Science Quarterly, 59(4), 551-598. https://doi.org/10.1177/0001839214538636