Do you believe in the concept of soulmates?

Question

Doesn’t have to be romantic, could be platonic also…but the idea that some people are just meant to be a part of our lives.

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

Not really. What we describe as “love” is really just a series of physiological reactions in the brain and body early on. Those same reactions have been stimulated artificially in labs with electrodes and chemicals. It can also be accomplished through a few simple exercises.

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Furthermore, what most people describe as “soul mates” is likely just an increased sensitivity to those physiological reactions, accompanied by a conscious awareness that the attraction is effortless. However, no long term relationship is going to be effortless. Once the chemical signals of attraction, excitement and lust fade, love becomes a series of commitments. For someone you consider your soulmate or true love, those commitments might feel easier, but it still takes work to remain together indefinitely and keep the affection, respect and appreciation alive.
Maybe we have souls, maybe we don’t. I’m quite happy to resort to fantastical explanations of phenomena where science has failed to explain them. But the science of “love” has been well established.

Tarifa · Accepted Answer

I think there are special people who cross our path and who will remain special for the rest of our lives. If it was meant to be or not, who knows? But things have a way of unfolding themselves.

Soulmates? Yes, a few could be labeled as that.

Caroline91 · Accepted Answer

I do. My Husband is a soulmate. My closest girl friend is a soulmate. I have a friend I met in a very strange way online who is a soulmate. My older brother is a soulmate. There are a few more. Some people just get each other from the moment they meet and it's mutual love of the purest kind. I kind of have a soulfamily.

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

They exist in concept, but it is not meant to be taken too literally. No single person can fulfill every single need or desire you have.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

Hey, soulmate searcher! I'm here to sprinkle some love dust on your journey. I'm totally on board with the concept of soulmates. I believe some people are just written in the stars for us, whether it's a lover, a friend, or even that barista who remembers your crazy coffee order. They complete you, challenge you, and help you grow. It's like finding the missing piece of your puzzle, and who doesn't love a good puzzle? 🌟💕

Summeroflove · Answer

As far as romantic soulmates go to a extent I do believe in them however the choice to stay married is something both spouses have to make it takes effort on both sides of a relationship. Two people can be perfect for one another but at some point someone starts not putting effort in or falls out of love at that point it’s over.

So many people have a side of them that wants romance and wants that wholesome best friend puppy dog love type of relationship. But the other side of them wants their lustful desires many people want to have the best of both worlds which absolutely never ends well. Either they end up with someone abusive or they find someone amazing but then cheat… Neither one of those situations are good. It’s men and it’s women by the way I’m not targeting one sex or the other.

Far as friendships and other relationships go again absolutely there are people who are meant to be part of our lives. Every relationship has a reason some only for a season while others last a lifetime. But some people try to force relationships that aren’t meant to be. People who are sent to teach us something or better yet someone who we were supposed to teach something but whether or not they learned their lesson is on them…. Some people also just drift away for some reason or another not due to negative circumstances but different life trajectories. Sometimes people for instance move away.

AviatorTom · Answer

No. There are many people one can have a very enjoyable long-term relationship with, not just one person, which is what the soulmate concept states.

princeofromance · Answer

Yes, I most certainly do and am currently searching for mine.

LiaRaven · Answer

Maybe there is, but I didn’t meet one yet

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

Meant to be?  No, not meant to be because I don't believe in any cosmic order where human race would be more important, in the great scheme, than say, an asteroid field.  But I believe in poetry, feelings, conscience and thoughts, I believe that my inner life feels much smoother thanks to subjectivity, as opposed to a rational only life experienced. If that all-mighty reason was even humanly possible, which I strongly doubt lol Soulmates, yes, I've seen ones, I know one, right now :)

OneViewpoint · Answer

No. It's a romantic fantasy encouraged by Hollywood. I'm more a fan of Leonard Cohen's view of love.

Baby I've been here before

I've seen this room, and I've walked this floor

I used to live alone before I knew you.

I've seen your flag on the marble arch

Our love is not a victory march

It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Love is a compromise and imperfect. It's not something that just happens. You need to work at it. It is shared experience and sacrifice. Love is a choice, not fate.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

No I don't.

As from your question: nothing in life is ''meant'' to happen - there are always choices/alternatives, and if we alter just a little of the direction, then ''meant-to-be'' just does not happen.

However... if one is more of the predictable and conventional type of person, then the likeliness of specific persons or events in one's life will increase.

We get what we deserve (both, in the negative and positive interpretation of this)

Yeah: as a concept it exists. But equality exists as a concept as well.

I place my bets closer to reality, though.

godfatherfan · Answer

Nope. No Such thing. Just like there isn't that "one" person out there for everyone. You could meet a large number of men or women to marry and still have a great life. Just like anther batch would end up not working well. Luck of the draw.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

I believe that you can create a soul mate.. Somebody who you grow to truly love and be devoted to, but I believe that could be multiple people throughout your life and not just one specific person.. Not some divine destiny of a person..

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Yes. I think we can meet and connect with people regardless of distance and circumstances. It’s not logical but there are people who we feel drawn to.

NicholasRedone · Answer

@pearl222 I'd rather say it's easy to believe and accept "not everyone is an ideal match" - however there can be many potential ideal matches 🥳👀

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

No, souls aren't real, nor is destiny, so soulmates aren't real.
I do think that compatibility in friends and spouses matters though.
In fact it matters to the extent that people apply worth to the concept of soulmates, and it should just replace that concept entirely to achieve the same outcome but with intent and planning instead of relying on random encounters.

MrChinaski · Answer

I don't believe in fate, astrology, witchcraft, magic, religion... so suffice to say I don't believe in soulmates. Yes you need to be attracted to a partner and have a degree of common values and goals, but there are 4 billion women in the world and at least 10% of them would fit the bill, so maybe I have 400 million soulmates out there somewhere. Most of a relationship is work, what you put in, rather than just snapping with someone, imho.

Geo1970 · Answer

I thought, relationship wise, I had!
It fell apart after three years, I was in love with her. Cutting a long story short, she just took off abroad!

However, I will not let that discourage me from finding that ultimate person who understands me just as much as I understand them.

Love really can destroy a person.

RingOfFire · Answer

I can only hope it isn't true because with more than 8 billion people in the world what are the chances you would every even meet your one "soulmate?"

You have approximately one millionth of one percent as good a chance of finding them as you do to win a million dollars in the lottery. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Hellraiser1984 · Answer

You have to have a soul first. Mines been tainted by too much abuse and pain and betrayal to ever love anyone. My last therapist wanted a romantic relationship with me. I fell for it and I found out she'd been engaged for 3 years. She was cheating on her fiancee with me. I attempted suicide because of her. I will never trust a woman ever again. I won't ever talk to one unless absolutely necessary. Love is dead inside me. My heart is black and dead. My soul is dead.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

I think I have a better chance of getting hit by lightning on a submarine versus finding that special wonderful someone.

Cormac995 · Answer

I want to but I don't think so. After everything I've seen and been through I don't think soulmates are a thing. I want to believe it but I just don't anymore.

DannyUk2017 · Answer

I used to, but the Technology taking over, everything ended..."online", so all the hopes have been Dashed...🤷‍♂️

jahaims · Answer

Nah, not that long ago in human history humans didn't have efficient means to travel long distances. Why would soulmates magically go from being local only to global? Soulmates are just a romantic idea.

MikeyObrien · Answer

I think they exist but the problem is its a 1 in 10,000 chance and the problem is too many people assume they're with one or they wait too long for one and things get ugly and sad.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Not in the normal sense. There are definitely people with whom I quickly develop a strong attachment, but not in the "one and only" sense.

Katebfun · Answer

Yes, pet soulmates, karmic soulmates, maybe even stranger soulmates

exitseven · Answer

Yes, there is not a soulmate for everyone and there may be more than one but the concept does exist.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

@pearl222 no, I don’t. When I was 25, I was so in love with this 22 year old girl. I thought she liked me too. But it turned out to be not at all what I thought it was. Ever since then, I gave up on the idea of a “soulmate.”

SuperZonicGUY1992 · Answer

My ex wife found another Karen like her self so I guess it does exist.

beenherebefore · Answer

Yes, I do believe in soulmates.

Anonymous · Answer

No. Because I'm not a 12 year old girl writing in her "hello kitty" diary.😆

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, I believe in that concept, but I never had any luck in love.

Lucy68 · Answer

Not really honestly

Miristheiss · Answer

No, not really.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Sure I guess, why not

Jennz6 · Answer

For some people maybe

FenixG45 · Answer

Yes, I believe there is, but not just one.

Godihateyou · Answer

Yes but they are so gay!!

SamWinchester058 · Answer

I used to. At this point in my life I do not.

katiesmuff · Answer

I think it happens

WhitneySnow · Answer

Yes.

loveyouoak · Answer

No I don't.

WonderingManII · Answer

I guess not.

foxsquirrell · Answer

Not anymore.

wkhan_87 · Answer

Yes i believe

eagle1951 · Answer

yeah

Anonymous · Answer

i hope : )

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