pair bond
Exclusive romantic connection
A pair bond is a lasting attachment between two animals, especially for mating and raising offspring.
The term comes from zoology but extends to human relationships, describing the emotional and behavioral connection between romantic partners.
To pair-bond is to form such an attachment: Swans pair-bond for life.
The early months of dating are when couples pair-bond most intensely.
- pairingsCombinations of two
- matePartner or companion
- monogamyOne partner at a time
- husbandMarried man's role
- attachmentConnection or fondness
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- bird breedingegg, nest, hatch, chick, hatching
- bondsdebentures, gilts, eurobonds, bondholder, bondholders
- instinctsinstinct, survival instinct, survival instincts, maternal instinct, gut instinct
- penguin colony termsrookery, huddle, creche, nesting site, breeding ground
pair bondpromiscuity
Frequent casual sexual encounters
one-night stand · hookup · casual sex · no-strings-attached · fling
pair bonddetachment
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
social isolation · emotional distance · independence · unattached · unbonded
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