I'm looking for a good expression of a situation, when person A likes person B, but
- only under certain conditions (such as B isn't too hard to get, B reciprocates) and
- doesn't derive any strong, positive emotions from the mere fact that B exists.
Is there a better expression than consumerist love?
Example sentence: One of the topics of novel X is unconditional love and how it's better than […].
Best Answer
Cupboard Love is a phrase meaning love primarily motivated by the benefits the relationship brings, rather than emotional attachment or commitment.