companionship

In the 18th and early 19th centuries, molly houses were locations where "mollies", or queer men, met for companionship and sex.

There has also been a lot more public discourse on all the ways men depend on women, for everything from housework to companionship.

In her post, Mellencamp wrote that their relationship had “been years of discovery, laughter, tears, growth, and companionship.”

Cassius "brought joy and companionship to his best mate George for over 37 years", the habitat said.

It features a group of older singles looking for love and companionship — some are divorced, others widowed, and some just haven’t found their person.