Do you think the reason the divorce rate is more than half is because most people don't wait for their soulmate but settle for something less?
2007-07-01 01:39:20 · 16 answers · asked by amp 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Of course there is. God says he doesn't want us to live alone, and to be fruitful and multiply. If he's concerned about you living alone, why wouldn't he have someone for you? The problem is, is that we make compromises and rush into wrong relationships. We focus on unimportant temporary things, like beauty, wealth, etc... Instead look at the "soul" of a person. That's what God sees.
2007-07-01 03:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by Douglas G 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in the concept, and the divorce rate is due to more reasons than one answer can list! I think you're lucky if you have found lasting love with someone who is genuine, but it is rare nowadays. I don't believe in soulmates, though many people do, and I like my independence.
2007-07-01 05:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by jenesuispasunnombre 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the idea that there is only one person out there for you is crazy. There are many, many people you could be compatible with. I think the reason for the high divorce rate is that people are too self-centered and not open enough to making the compromises and thoughtful gestures that are necessary to make relationships work for long periods of time.
2007-07-01 01:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
True love is rare and the idea of a soulmate is romantic ideology. Most relationships are endured out of social convention or because of self interest. In a purely secular understanding of the human person and human relationships, there is no necessity to the endurance of any relationship.
2007-07-01 01:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Through the prospect of learning your partner, because you care, love the one you're with. You learn to except their fault as mistakes, reaching out with open arms with understanding. soulmates can be many, coming and going like the wind. People can become spoiled wanting more then there share, with high expectation... I myself have found my soulmate many times, they come in many forms of oneself, and perhaps I'll find her again. Hopfully I won't make the same mistakes, learning wisdom, gaining knowledge, and having more understanding. What goes around comes around.
2007-07-01 04:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont believe in soulmates. because that says there is ONE person out of over 6 billions ppl in the world. And you something about not waiting, but you may never actually meet this person, the perfect person for you could possibly not even speak your langauge. thats just sad to think. so what does that say about everyones relationships? that theyre not truly in love because they may not be "soulmates"
i think relationships are built on love trust and hardwork. not chance and sitting back waiting for "that person".
ive been with my gf for going on 16 months now, and the past year+ has been the happiest of my life. weve obviously had difficult times, but have pullled through and came out stronger than before. and i hope she is ms right, but im young so its gonna take a lot of work. but im commited to work it out. and thats love to me compassion, and the needing of the other person and their love. And i believe there is no one more than her.
2007-07-01 04:07:17 · answer #6 · answered by Chloroform Smile 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I think they rush in with a "crush" AND do not work at marriage. There ARE marraiges that have survived cheating, loss of a child, loss of LIMBS, its for better or worse. You need to think about what your willing to walk through with this person.
I'm 40, found my soulmate 7 years ago. My husband was not it, he was just a really great guy.
2007-07-01 01:48:18 · answer #7 · answered by Freakgirl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have given up on finding "Mr. Right". in fact, I've given up on finding "Mr. Pretty Good". I think people have the wrong idea of what marriage is like and give up too soon when the reality hits. they also get married for the wrong reasons.
2007-07-01 01:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i used to, was with my ex for 10yrs and thought we were soulmates, but it wasnt to be. the high divorce rate is a sad reflection on people marrying for the wrong reasons.
2007-07-01 01:54:25 · answer #9 · answered by steel dude (Australia) 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't need one. That is the special person who will never leave you, who will never leave you alone. The fear of being alone drives much of our behaviours.
The divorce rate is high as people fear being alone and will couple to avoid being alone -- often where the person of their choosing is incompatible.
2007-07-01 04:02:02 · answer #10 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋