Dating: The Soul Mate

By Geanice Gee, M.A. 
 

So, what's a soul mate? A soul mate is a person that you're drawn to through a spiritual connection. When you meet this person for the first time, you have an immediate connection. The connection that you experience with your soul mate is like nothing you've ever experienced before. 

In fact, you don't have to be romantically involved with your soul mate. Your soul mate could be a companion. However, in this blog post, we're focusing more on people who are meant to be together in holy matrimony.Therefore, there are ways to distinguish between who's a soul mate or a life partner. 

For instance, a life partner isn't truly compatible. In other words, a life partner will never be able to complete you. With a life partner, you may always feel like you're missing something as you yearn for more; as you yearn for fulfillment. 

 

According to Richard Bach, an American writer, "a soul mate is someone who has locks that fit our keys." The connection with your soul mate will have you questioning past relationships. Most likely, you'll begin to wonder whether or not you ever were truly in love in the past. Indeed, your soul mate understands and accepts you completely. In fact, you're happy, calm, and have a sense of peace whenever you're around your soul mate; this person completes you. 

So, what about you? Are you with your soul mate or a life partner? Are you in a relationship of  convenience? Have you or are you currently settling for a person who could be someone else's soul mate? Are you married and still searching for Mr. or Mrs. Right?  Or are you single and still waiting for your happy ending?

In any case, you can't fight the inevitable, so what's meant to be will be regardless of your relationship status. It's true that some people are seasonal while others are inescapable. However, one thing you should keep in mind is that true love never has to be forced.