John,
Another companion I really like is:
Barb - simple and so nice, wholesome even. Need simpacks and encouragement. perfect! Barb is best early game.
https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/13239
But in IMHO one of the best companion mods with a twist. A real gem!
ada2human Redux
https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/16967
both of the above allow SLM modifications so you can use other presets.
Ivy is a technical suggestion that is a great mod “technically speaking” I wish there was a pg13 or R version.
ada2human is for me a wounerful mid game companion and I highly recommend her to anyone of all ages reading this thread. + dialogue is safe for households.
as everyone has pointed out, Heather is the girl. But diversity is the spice of life
that is
ahmmmm.