[He has met a majority of his friends through shared traumatic experiences; therefore Gwenhwyfar is a perfect candidate.]

No, a nice woman might smile and say all manner of polite things to your face, but turn away from you when you most need help. Say, when you turn unexpectedly into a bloodthirsty monster.

A kind woman, on the other hand, might snap at you and grumble, but ultimately...she's willing to help carry a burden that is not hers to carry.