Words for Relationships
Closeness, friction and everything between two people.
Relationships are made of small dynamics that generic words flatten. These describe how people connect, drift, repair and rely on each other.
29 words
intimacy
noun
Close or warm friendship.
“the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy”
loyalty
noun
The quality of being loyal.
rapport
noun
A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.
reconcile
verb
Make (one thing) compatible with (another).
“The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories”
reciprocal
adjective
Concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return.
“reciprocal aid”
boundary
noun
The line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something.
trust
verb
Have confidence or faith in.
“We can trust in our government”
empathy
noun
Understanding and entering into another's feelings.
companionship
noun
The state of being with someone.
“he missed their company”
betrayal
noun
An act of deliberate betrayal.
affection
noun
A positive feeling of liking.
“he had trouble expressing the affection he felt”
kinship
noun
A close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character.
“found a natural affinity with the immigrants”
commitment
noun
The trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose.
“a man of energy and commitment”
distant
adjective
Separated in space or coming from or going to a distance.
“distant villages”
supportive
adjective
Furnishing support or assistance.
“a supportive family network”
possessive
adjective
Serving to express or indicate possession.
“possessive pronouns”
forgiving
adjective
Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy.
“a kindly forgiving nature”
dependable
adjective
Worthy of reliance or trust.
“a reliable source of information”
attentive
adjective
(often followed by `to') giving care or attention.
“attentive to details”
tension
noun
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense.
“he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension”
reunion
noun
A party of former associates who have come together again.
mutual
adjective
Concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return.
“reciprocal aid”
tender
adjective
Given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality.
“a tender heart”
neglect
verb
Leave undone or leave out.
“How could I miss that typo?”
understanding
noun
The cognitive condition of someone who understands.
“he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect”
confide
verb
Reveal in private; tell confidentially.
fidelity
noun
Accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal.
compatible
adjective
Able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination.
“a compatible married couple”
attachment
noun
A feeling of affection for a person or an institution.