On the other hand, loving - kindness has to do with the loyal attachment between individuals who have already developed a relationship.
وَيَخْتَلِفُ ٱللُّطْفُ ٱلْحُبِّيُّ عَنِ ٱللُّطْفِ فِي نَاحِيَةٍ أُخْرَى .‏