Cherishing

Holding someone dear as something precious to be guarded.

Family Love
Valence positive
Arousal low activation
Intensity Gentle
Opposite Neglect

Holding someone dear as something precious to be guarded. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where cherishing lives in the body

Chest
A faint pull
Quiet
Face
Slight warmth
Quiet
Hands
Slight movement
Quiet

Related emotions

TendernessLove familyProtectivenessSocial familyCompassionSocial familyNeglectThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for cherishing. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.