A lifebond is a bond to another person that is strong enough to withstand almost anything. It is very similar to the bond between Companion and Herald, but usually connects two humans. An easy way to think of a lifebond is as "true love." The connection is usually described as being instantaneous, sort of "love at first sight," though it may take one or both people in the pairing some time to come to terms with the idea. An unacknowledged lifebond can lead to obsessive behavior, as the absence of the other person slowly becomes physically painful and emotionally wrenching.