Beard (companion)

A beard companion is someone who is friends with someone else but isn't a romantic partner. It's like having a buddy that you hang out with and care about, but you don't have any romantic feelings for each other. Think of it like having a friend you like to do things with, like play board games or watch movies. You can share secrets and talk about your lives and laugh together, just like any other friend, but you don't want to kiss each other or go on dates.