For starters, it depends on what your personal idea of “soulmate” is.
But what does the the term “soulmates” mean, anyways?
And, if you believe they’re real, how do you know if someone is your soulmate?
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What Is the Meaning of ‘Soulmate,’ Anyway?
(FTR, he also came up with the similar but more fiery concept oftwin flames.)
As for the modern-day understanding of the “soulmate” concept?
The first posits that a soulmate is simply a person youreallyconnect with.
Well, it really depends on which definition you’re using.
And that makes all the difference.
“Personally, I’m with Merriam-Webster and I believe that soulmates are real,” says Wood.
“But there can be many of them and the connections don’t always last forever.”
No matter what your life experience (single, married, divorced, etc.
After all, numbers prove that soulmates are next to impossible to find.
Interestingly enough, this part of the soulmate equationhasbeen researched.
It can also bring up the question of whether you’ll ever love again.
“I think such labels simply create a false sense of reassurance,” says Strongin.
“I also think people struggle to pivot and remain hopeful once ‘soulmate’ relationships end.”
So how do you know if someone is your soulmate?
“It feels easy and comfortable.
It’s what people describe as, ‘you know when you know,’ you met the right person.
It’s just a feeling.”
“There’s a little more logic to it along with a romantic spark,” says Trombetti.
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“Soulmate relationships will involvedeep and sometimes emotionally painful work.
People like to believe their soulmate is a perfect fit, but perfect simply isn’t real life.
