If one friend needs the support of the other on a consistent basis such that the person depended upon

receives no benefit other than the opportunity to support and encourage, while the relationship may be
significant and valuable, it can't be said to define a true friendship

One particular form, known as companionate love, is a kind of bond that is characterized by a deep
commitment to one another, such as in a long-term marriage where the passion has left but not the deep
affection for one another. Family relationships and some friendships can also be characterized
by companionate love.

Empty love: Sometimes, a stronger love deteriorates into empty love, in which the commitment remains, but
the intimacy and passion have died. In cultures in which arranged marriages are common, relationships often
begin as empty love. 4.