2006-08-19 01:52:54 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A person can have more than one soul mate.
The possibility that there are several potential suitable mates for each of us diminishes the romanticism of finding that perfect Mr. or Ms. Right. And that may be why many people hold firm to the beliefIt's possible to have more than one soul mate," says Audrey B. Chapman, a Washington D.C.-based relationship expert and author of Getting Good Loving (Agate, 2004). "You can have different soul mates in order to have different experiences and at different levels into your life."
Many self-described romantics agree: "In a cynical 21st century, basic core human values like love and respect are not often articulated as something that should be incorporated into every human being's behavior," says Bernard Williams, 55, a media specialist. "We might see a lot more success in our relationships if we start with those simple basic working tools. As for me, I once had a soul mate and I hope to have another. I believe in love."
that there is one true love out there for them -- somewhere
2006-08-19 02:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Navigator 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like Navigator's answer. What a cruel world it would be if there were only one "perfect one" for each of us. What if we mess up and don't find the one?! I'm not at all sure how other people define "soul mate." For me a soul mate is a friend of the heart - someone that understands and cares for the parts of you that others don't even see.
2006-08-19 10:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anne Teak 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if the term soul mates came from our American desire to have a winner, a best one. Why can't you just love someone or lot's of someones? Why do you have to make one "best in show"?
I don't want to be anyone's soul mate.
Because if there is a heaven and I go and they have a free dating service? I am so there! LOL
2006-08-19 09:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by Katy_Kat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe in the term "soul mate." There are many people in the world and many possibilities for successful relationships.
2006-08-19 08:58:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are many people out there who are just like you and can be considered your soul mate.
2006-08-19 08:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your wife might not like that idea much =)
Does she have more than one soul mate too?
2006-08-19 09:05:48 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Mira♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than one soul mate????
that's absurd....I'll refer you to the bible: my hope is that you've read it at least once in a while...that's if you are Christian! and if you aren't, just know this!
God created Eve from Adam and she was thus a part of him...and so she is his soul mate coz she is a part of him!!!!
in Hinduism, Lord Brahman divided himself in two each time he created something...female and male...
i could refer to a whole lot of contexts to tell you that it is very impossible to have more than one soul mate...whether you agree with me or not is the question! its an infatuation you are living in if you think you've got more than one mate!!!! no offence;)
2006-08-19 09:15:07 · answer #7 · answered by miyanda 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im sure that as we go through life we meet many many soul mates
people who we learn from and bond with
this doesnt always have to be a loving relationship but ill show you this it may help you understand jim and any time you want to mail me with any ?s please do so xxx
There was a soul whose time had come to take a human birth, and so it went to the great cavern in the infinite void where all such souls went. In the cavern there were hundreds of thousands of souls, each manifesting as a small blue flame.
When its time came, the soul stood up and said, ?my time has come to take human incarnation, for I have work to do and many lessons to learn. In my life as a human I shall need a family and loving friends to help me, to love me and to nurture me. Who will be my friends and family on earth?
A ripple flickered across thousands of flames and shortly, a few stood forward and said, ?we do not know you, we have not met before and are strangers, but being kind and giving love is a pleasant and easy task. We will be your friends and family on earth?.
The soul spoke again and said ?And on earth I shall need teachers, people to guide me, to correct me and to discipline me. Who will be my teachers??
Again a ripple went around the assembled flames, and a group came forward and said, ?We have known you in other lives and we have grown to respect and like you. We will take on the task of being your teachers in life?.
And a third time the soul spoke and said, ?And on earth, If I am to learn the greatest lessons of all, the lessons of humility, tolerance under provocation, and love to those who hate me, I shall need enemies. I shall need people to hate me, abuse me, and do violence against me. Who will do this for me?
Who will be my enemies??
There was a long pause in the cavern until at last, a small group came forward and said, ?We are your soul group. We have known and loved you over aeons of time and your growth and learning are as dear to us as our own. This is the most delicate and difficult of tasks and if you are to be hurt and abused, it is better done by loving friends.
We will be your enemies on earth
anon
2006-08-19 08:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Pangel's answer. It could be something like that and/or be linked to reincarnation. You have probably had several previous human lives and might meet people you knew then again.
From a less romantic, more biological, perspective: wouldn't the human race go extinct if everyone had only one other that they were compatable with?
2006-08-19 09:06:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you got more than one soul.
2006-08-19 09:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by NeaNea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋