Tenderness is a facet of love and is akin to such “softer emotions ” as compassion and mercy.
وَهُوَ بِٱلتَّالِي أَحَدُ أَوْجُهِ ٱلْمَحَبَّةِ وَمُرَادِفٌ لِأَرَقِّ مَشَاعِرِ ٱلرَّحْمَةِ وَٱلرَّأْفَةِ .‏