Hardly. The Coven tells us that Bonds are more powerful if the Bonded have a close, amicable relationship with one another.

[ Suddenly, there's a soft but high-pitched noise, followed by a rattle. The spout of the teapot under Howl's hand is starting to spew a long wisp of steam. Over the past half a minute, he's been using magic, channeled through the hand resting on it's top, to boil the water inside of it.

He removes his hand and rests it on the table in front of him to let the tea steep. ]

I've found this advice to be true. So, if we did Bond... I would want to get to know you better.