Companionship
Etymology
From "companion," from Late Latin companio "one who breaks bread with," from com- "with" plus panis "bread." A companion is literally someone you share bread with — the bond of the shared meal made abstract.
noun · /kuhm-PAN-yuhn-ship/
The comfort of having someone’s regular company, apart from any deep intimacy.
What it names
The plain good of not being alone — presence, shared routine, someone in the next chair — which we often undervalue until it is gone.
Example
After his wife died, it was the dog’s companionship, more than anything, that got him through the mornings.
Related idea
Distinct from friendship and intimacy: companionship asks only for reliable presence and can exist with little disclosure or depth, which is why it can be bought, arranged, or supplied by a pet — whereas intimacy requires the risk of being known.