LOVE AND LIFE
Do Soulmates Really Exist?
Have you ever heard of the story about the invisible red string?
It is an East Asian folk myth where two people are tied together by the red thread of fate. It is said that people who are tied by that red cord are bound to meet and be together.
Most people think couples who are meant to be are called “soulmates” and though some people may think the concept of soulmates is just immature, there are those who believe and define the connection as like finding themselves in another person.
Soulmates are believed to come in the form of any relationship, but you’ll know in your gut if you’re with your soulmate because being with them can do unexplainable wonders.
But are soulmates real?
Some people believe in soulmates because they’ve met theirs.
I’m one of those believers, not because I’ve already met my soulmate, but because people I trust have had this wonderful experience.
Andrew, a gentleman I met through work, told me his story about finding his soulmate when he wasn’t even looking. With his permission, I’m including some of the text from his email in this article.
Let’s hear Andrew out.
I had tough luck with love. Years ago, I got divorced, and I stopped believing in love. I focused on my work instead and pretty much turned into a workaholic.
I frequently am chosen to fill in for someone, generally just for office work. But this time, I had to cover up for a coworker who was tasked to go on a business trip. I felt like I had no choice, but I carried out my duties and worked in that country.
Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever imagined meeting Anna. We met at a breakfast buffet, which was often full, and I offered her a seat because she was seemingly lost due to the number of people around. We shared a table while chatting. It was so easy talking to her.
Maybe being on this particular trip was a blessing in disguise because I actually met a woman who was my ideal in every aspect. After years of disconnecting myself from love, I met a woman whom I believe to be my soulmate, as if it were the most natural coincidence.
And now, we are happily married. Life has never been this great.
For some, soulmates are inevitable.
Soulmates are often thought of as romantic partners, and when you meet them, you know.
There is this instant and undeniable chemistry between the two of you. Getting along with them is believed to be easier than with anyone else. You both feel you’ve known each other for a long time even though you have only recently met.
A more romantic take on it would be that they are like the sugar in your coffee or the icing on top of the fancy cake. They’re like a breath of fresh air. They feel like home, warm enough for you to live a comfortable life.
What about you? Do you believe in soulmates?
You’d be surprised, but I’ve met many men like Andrew who believe in soulmates. They have good reason to. Imagine meeting and falling in love with women who come from different countries, were raised in different cultures, and spoke different languages.
Yet they click. They understand each other on a level beyond language and forge unbreakable bonds.
While some deliberately take a chance and travel to meet their soulmates, others happen to meet by sheer luck. It seems like one way or another and regardless of every conspiracy, events, or situation, their paths lead them to each other. In their love stories, what is meant to be will be.
