Comments on: Your Stance: Do Soul Mates Really Exist?

By: Live To Inspire

Live To Inspire — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:21:50 +0000

Great comments, Shelley. I very much agree with you that a lot of growth and self-discovery is possible by learning to love and live with someone who is completely different from us. In a world of instant gratification, it’s definitely a challenge to realize that in most aspects of our lives it’s the journey through the good and bad times that defines us and makes us who we are. Finding someone to stand beside us and support us through this journey is all we can really ask for. Thanks for sharing!

By: Shelley

Shelley — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:32:01 +0000

I would be lying if I said that there wasn’t a part of me that wants to beleive in soul mates — I mean it just sounds like the ultimate completion of self. However, in reality if finding a soul mate means meeting that person who is your parallel; ‘gets’ you in every way and fulfills all that you desire, then I have to side with the Bliss Tree article as well. And I would even venture to say that, in life, being with a true ’soul mate’ (in the hollywood sense) might prove to be very dull. I beleive there is a lot to be said for the growth that stems from the challenges that our relationships present us with. In my own marriage, it is the differences between us that always end up pushing us to betterment and eventually closer together. I love the way you phrased it previuosly, that a soul mate is a journey; perhaps when we are old and grey, and still in love, we too will beleive in soul mates!

By: Live To Inspire

Live To Inspire — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:41:54 +0000

Katie – To each their own definition. I love that, and totally agree. I also love what you said about sharing something so deeply that it makes it feel soulful. It’s almost like a “soul mate” isn’t a destination, it’s a journey, like everything else. It may not be an instant recognition, but more so the journey that you share together that connects the souls. Thanks for sharing that. Very interesting.

By: Live To Inspire

Live To Inspire — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:36:33 +0000

JayJay – I totally agree. Loyalty and trust are huge in having a happy, long-lasting relationship. That honeymoon phase does pass, and when that happens, depending on how you look at it, that’s when the fun really begins. I think I’ve mention this phrase before – commit to commitment. It comes from a Frasier episode, but it’s definitely one I like to use.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:07:47 +0000

I agree that a meaningful and strong relationship is about choices. I can’t define it as having a soul mate but being able to share something with someone so deeply makes it feel like it’s soulful. I think they exist in everyone’s mind, but to each their own definition.

By: JayJay

JayJay — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:32:07 +0000

I agree with the Bliss Tree Article, I do not think there is any such thing, but another fairy tale glamorized by Hollywood. Every girl I have dated has characteristics that I like and some I can’t stand and I’m sure they felt the same way about me. If you are committed to someone, all you need is trust and loyalty to stand the test of time in any relationship once you are past the honeymoon phase, and you will pass the honeymoon phase.