Do you believe in the concept of a 'soul mate'?

Question

....in other words, as two halves of the same spiritual unit?

If so, could you say why, please?
And if not, could you say why not?

I am tossing the idea around, and am unable to come up with a conclusion.

It seems that people can go along in close harmony for a time, but since we all are different one or the other eventually 'pulls out of port' so to speak, and the unit falls apart.

thank you

Answer 1

i think a small amount of your spirit connects to everyone you love, and having a "soul mate" just means more than the normal amount of spirit is connected between the two then other connections.

(if that makes any sense at all) :P

Answer 2

No, IThis is a romantic idea and may suit some peoples sense of identity.
I believe I am a complete individual. I do not buy into the idea that the other half of my soul is running around out there looking for me. I would think this is a very limiting way of looking at your relationship with the world.
I do not buy into the soul thing either.
I believe in a spirit. I identify that spirit with the energy field
we as a life form all utilize.
I believe we are all connected to the universe, the planet and that energy and in that way we are related.
I believe because of our physical and genetic make up, male and female, we can mate with almost any one of the opposite sex . The soul and the body are diametrically opposed.....The soul, if it exists is not a biologically sound entity.

Answer 3

Before, no.....Now, yes!

My sister 8 years ago met her boyfriend. She's English, he's Sri Lankan. She helped him to learn English and they communicated very little before that, but understood each other a lot.
She has spent every day since with him, they have been on several holidays. Its like their exactly the same people inside - they have never had an argument, and can't bare to be without each other.
Not only do they get a long as boyfriend and girlfriend, but they're like best friends too. You can see when they are in the same room, that they are just perfect for each other. They have so much fun together, and you should see on Valentine's day the amount of cards they buy each other. Lots of romantic poems included for one another!
I have never seen my sister happier in my whole entire life! She has met somebody sweet, caring, sensitive, loyal, fun, intelligent. They intend to spend the rest of their lives together, have children, buy a dog and fish!

To me, that's true soul mates! They are so very lucky!

But, I don't think the same wish and be granted for everybody. Some people are a lot more complicated than others and harder to please. You just have to wait and see, and if something does happen let things flow and fall into place.

Hope This Helps!
Take Care..

Answer 4

Yes I do believe in a soul mate.

I think you know truly when you have found them. I think a lot of relationships exist quite happily and may later break up because they were never with their soul mate in the first place. I think most people don't find their soulmate because finding someone that truly completes you is not that easy.

I most relatinships I have had, they have been fine but deep down I have known when there was one little thing that didn't click. When I found someone who I believe is my soulmate, there wasn't and isn't a single thing that doesn't correlate or that we disagree on.

We spend pretty much all of our time together after 3 years - its amazing how many friends and family have told us, even after this time, that it's unhealthy incase we ever split up. I don't know - I'm not saying that its 100% unpenetrable, but when he's not here it's a like my left side of my body has gone - and I don't mean it in a gushy way! I hate soppy stuff! But it literally feels like half of my has gone untill he has come back!

Answer 5

Something grows with a long relationship and that may be what is called Soul Mate. You seem to be able to know what the other is thinking, when the other is ill you dont feel too good either. Hard to define it but it does seem spiritual in some way. Just to qualify my view I have been married for over 30 years.

Answer 6

Absolutely not. The concept of a soul mate is an extension of the fiction of romantic love that grew out of the notion of Courtly Love that was in vogue alongside Codes of Chivalry from the 12th century on. Eleanor of Aquitaine was the major patroness of this school of thought that also supported the bizarre notion that marriage was the natural state for a human. Of course, this was yet another tool of social and economic control that served the needs of society, but not individuals at the time.

Of course there are people for whom we have a higher valency, but the idea that there is "one perfect person" out there for each person is a great way to sell books, films, clothing and other trappings of a consumerist society. The concept of soul-mates leads people to live safe, undaring lives, and increases the chances that they will be sufficiently distracted to not investigate the perils of the society, with its ridiculous taboos, inherent corruptions and inequalities.

Answer 7

Yes, to a certainty. I thought I was in love a few times over the years. Then suddenly, 24 years ago, I walked into a business, and saw a beautiful lady sitting at a table. I was drawn to her imediateley. I don't know why, I never believed in love at first sight. But after 23 years of marriage to her (and still going strong) I can tell you that we complete each other. I firmly believe that we were meant for each other, that we truly are soul mates. I hope you find your soul mate too.

Answer 8

I'd like to say that I do believe in it and that the man I'm married to is my soul mate but then I wonder, because men I've been serious with before have all had those qualities I wanted and there were a couple I would have even married back at that time in my life. So one could say that they were soul mates too.
I think it's a romantic notion.

Answer 9

Yes I do. It's a nice meaningful term and it is not reserved for lovers. Best friends can be soul mates, if I understand the term correctly.
A soul mate is someone you care for far beyond the defines of ordinary friendship. It is someone you place beyond the value of your own life.
As far as being half of a spiritual unit is concerned I would have to say no. But I do think it is a spiritual bond linking you in a relationship beyond materialistic constraints.

Answer 10

I do believe in the concept of a 'soul mate' but I think mine must have died, as I've been waiting nearly 59 years and she still hasn't shown up!

I believe a soul mate is different from people loving each other, or living in harmony. With your soul mate you are as one without thinking about it, or having to be in love. You are literally with someone who is part of your being or essence.

Answer 11

As with Lisa M, I believe that there are very compatible people but not soul mates. It is a romantic idea but I personally think it's unhealthy emotionally and mentally as it can lead to unrealistic expectations of people one has this concept of.

It does suggest an element of predestiny too which ain't in my creed, I believe we have free will in all matters. Great knowing that if one relationship fails there's always the opportunity for an equally good one too, if that's what you want. =)