Relationship Counseling Terminology

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'unloving' describes someone or something lacking love or affection

• The unloving nature of their relationship was evident to everyone around them.
• She always knew her father was unloving, but it still hurt when he forgot her birthday.
• Her ex-boyfriend was so unloving, he didn't even care when she was sick.
• The dark clouds in the sky seemed unloving, blocking out the warm rays of the sun.

adjective relating to or inclined toward love, especially sexual love

• The amative nature of their relationship was evident in the way they constantly showed affection towards each other.
• They have a really amative bond, always holding hands and hugging.
• Their amative vibes are off the charts, they're like the cutest couple ever.
• The artist's amative connection to their work was reflected in the passion and emotion evident in every brushstroke.

adjective relating to or characterized by affection or love

• The affectional bond between a parent and child is crucial for healthy emotional development.
• I have always admired their strong affectional relationship.
• They're so cute together, always showing affectional gestures.
• The artist's affectional connection to their work was evident in every brushstroke.