When most people think of a soulmate, they immediately picture their partner. However, soulmates are not always those with whom we are in a relationship. Although that person very well could be your soulmate, being a significant other does not automatically qualify them to be a soulmate. Being a soulmate has many different components; some of those components being compatibility, spirituality, and trust.
A soulmate is much more than someone that you’re in love with. It can be a sibling, family member, or friend. Almost anyone can be your soulmate. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a soulmate as, “a person who is perfectly suited to another in temperament; a person who strongly resembles another in attitudes or beliefs.” Although this might seem like it would be a significant other, it does not specifically state that. Nowhere in the definition does it mention that you must be in love with that person or have an intimate relationship with them. Therefore, it is open to interpretation that anyone could be your soulmate.
Spiritually, soulmates are people that connect on a higher level that is not visible to the eye. It is a feeling in your gut, or knowing something isn’t right with the person even when you’re away from them, and even those great-minds-think-alike-moments. It’s essential to feel that connection with them on a higher level to consider them your soulmate. Soulmate-ship is not something that is artificial or surface-level; it must go deeper and spark a change within you both.
Trust is also an important part of a soulmate. If someone doesn’t trust you, then they can’t possibly have that spiritual connection with you. Having a spiritual connection with your soulmate means giving ultimate trust to them because your soul knows that their soul only has good and pure intentions. Therefore, trust is a big part of the soulmate-ship. It is pertinent that there is trust between the two people, otherwise it creates an unhealthy environment for both parties to learn and grow.
So, when you think about your soulmate, who do you see now? Do you see your best friend? Your brother? Your aunt? Your significant other? Any of these people can be your soulmates. Being open to finding your soulmate is an important part of actually finding them. Don’t limit yourself to just those that are considered “typical” soulmates. Finding your soulmate, whomever they may be, will help you both grow into better people. If you do not have a symbiotic relationship with your perceived soulmate, then it’s not that person. Both people in the relationship should be able to flourish and discover parts of themselves they didn’t know existed. That’s what you want in a soulmate, and I hope you find them.
