Bedfellow
/ˈbedfeləʊ/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Sharing
It means physically sharing a bed for sleep or rest, not necessarily sexual. 
During our camping trip, we were bedfellows in the tent.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporariness
Indicates a temporary situation which is not permanent, like during a sleepover. 
At the hostel, travelers are often short-term bedfellows.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
The word can be used without emotional undertones, just describing the situation. 
My toddler became my bedfellow when she had a nightmare.
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