Do “soul mates” really exist?
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soulmate Soulmate (or soul mate) is a term sometimes used to designate someone with whom one has a subjective, emotional feeling of deep affinity, friendship, love, strong intimacy or compatibility. The term makes reference to the scientifically unproven concept of the soul and carries certain New Age overtones. There is a prevalent concept in some segments of the New Age movement that some souls are literally made and/or fated to be the mates of each other, or to play certain other important roles in each others’ lives. A related concept is that of the twin flame or twin soul – thought to be the ultimate soulmate, the one and only other half of one’s soul, which all souls are driven to find and unite with. (END wikipedia article excerpt) This passage articulates, quite well, my own thoughts on whether or not soul mates exist. I believe that soul mates can exist per the first paragraph. However, I do not believe (see paragraphs 2 and 3) in fated soul
Of course they exist. You will know when it happens to you. The thing with soulmate/twin flame is that it is spiritual. This person has a profound effect on you. It’s a feeling like this person should be in your life. Soulmates can inflict great pain or great joy in you. The joy comes from being able to share a relationship with them. The pain comes from being apart from them or when they choose to not reciprocate your feelings. I have had this experience two times. The first encounter was very dissappointing and the second one was quite joyful. You can have more than one soulmate. When it comes to the soulmate/twin flame situation, you’ll be really attracted to this person and drawn to them magnetically. Your feelings for them will naturally grow stronger and very intense. When you realize you have met a soulmate or twin flame, it can be a traumatic experience. This person will have such a profound effect on you that you can’t shake off. Even being apart or separated from them can cau
