A liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics (Cambridge)
A strong feeling that you understand somebody/something and like them or it (Oxford)
Sam was born in the country and had a deep affinity with nature. (Oxford)
She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water. (Cambridge)
had a deep affinity with nature
have a natural affinity for/with water
Attraction
Closeness
Dislike
Hate
Affinities