To begin with- what is a soul? Secondly, why does it need a mate? If our soul is some part of our spirit, personality, experiences that continues without the body, then it would seem that that part of us would be made for freedom, growth, and constant change. It is outside of physical constraints. Why would it be tied to one other soul? It seems that there are many souls that could enrich each other soul's experience. Certainly we have better rapport with certain people, and we find being around certain people easier, but if there is such a thing as a soul how could it its entirety be limited by these factors of attraction in our material world. It seems to me that the concept of soul mate is a way for us to have certainty and acceptance of the societal norm of marriage for life. Which is not a bad thing, but does not do justice to the unlimited potential for connection and creativity each human has.

It is my personal belief that when a human meets another of its own species that it can identify with on many levels of the conscious mind that the power and "Law of attraction" meets a bound that is without boundary within its matching for mating compatibilities. I also believe that, indeed, astrology has much to do with this.

Love is an encounter... You can have that encounter with more than one being in this world.

Yes, because no one else could put up with me.

I think it's a Cinderella dream pushed upon us by a non-logical world.

First, you would need to define soul mate. I would assume you're referring to a supernatural spiritual soul. Is there a person out there who is maximally compatible with me? Sure, but I wouldn't call her a soul mate unless you defined soul mate as maximally compatible.

I don't think so. Many people would consider it comforting if everyone did have a soul-mate, but the idea just isn't a realistic one. To those who say it is, please explain the many couples who get divorces, break up, fall out of love, etc. Do only some of us have a soul-mate? Who chooses, and on what basis, who to pair us with? The idea starts to crumble the more you think about it, especially if you're not religious.

No, I don't think there is. I hear some reference the fact that because there is not soul, there are no soul mates to be had. I say that the idea of the "soul mate" is merely an unrealistic romanticized notion of what a relationship aught to be. The problem is that the requirements for a match to fit the label are not truly attainable, at least not in an enduring sense. The idea that you aught to be able to know what eachother are thinking and wanting with a glance rather than through deliberate conversation, for example, isn't a sustainable way to have a healthy relationship. Yes, you may feel that you're on the same wavelength right now (it's the raging chemicals in your body I tell you), but at some point you need to learn how to properly communicate. How to have productive arguments. Arguing, discussing, the nittygritty of a relationship are not part of the idea of the "soul mate". Soul mate does not exist outside of its own definition.
That does not, however mean that loving, fruitful relationships do not exist. I'm not a pessimist in this respect by any means. They do exist. They just require more work than our romantic ideal. Worth it, in the end, I think.

Here we go again folks. Why put perameters on ourselves?? Why limit ourselves to ONE person....for eternity! Jesus Christ!! To believe we have a soul mate forces us to believe we have a SOUL and therefore a creator, a Higher Power. I reject that as I do in the belief there is a pink unicorn standing at my front door this very minute. What a limiting belief!

Perhaps; it depends on how it's defined. If you mean someone who is strong where you're weak, and vice versa, there could several people that meet that criteria. If by soul mate you mean someone with similar views, interests, and differences that keeps the relations interesting and fresh; possibly, but again, there could be many, rather than just one. Then again, how do we really know when and if it's the right person, the right time. Perhaps our best bet is to make an educated guess, and hopefully our growth/change patterns are consistent with our soul mate, otherwise we may add to the divorce rate.

I used to think so, but for me, it's no longer something I believe in. I do think people can "click" and that is good enough for me.

Those that don't believe in a soulmate haven't ever found one.
Once you have made that connection with another person you have a reference for everyone else.

While I think you can meet someone and feel it so deeply, i don't believe there is just one 'soul' mate.

Several. Choose wisely.

People typically think of a soul mate as someone who is also a sexual partner. That's not always true. I consider my youngest daughter my soul mate. We have a connection that's beyond all others. To speak in the vernacular, "we vibe."

If by "soul" you mean 'mind', then I would understand "Soul Mate" to be two like-minded people sharing their lives. If that's what you're asking, then yes, I think there is such a thing as a soul mate.

Probably not. I think it's more of a combination of finding someone Closely compatible with you while also attempting to fill in the areas you don't work well together In (and them doing the same). I'd defenitely say some people work better together than others, but having a single person you were destined to be with sounds like a bit of a stretch.

In my younger days, I believe the saying that there is someone out there for everyone. I realize now that just like religion, it was a saying to pacify us. I'm not opposed to having a soulmate but I don't think it's realistic. Just looking at the divorce rate has to make a person question whether soulmates exist.

Well, souls would have to exist for there to be soulmates. However, if by "soulmate" you mean someone that matches you on every level, that you click with instantly, I would say maybe. I think there are examples of that but I also don't believe that means that this instant connection needs to be a romantic relationship.

A soul-mate? Maybe for a lucky few. The vast majority think they may have found their yin or yang, only to be disappointed. Certainly, I have never found this person. My only loving and lasting relationships have been with my pets. I have friends and a sibling who love me, so that will have to sustain me until I leave this earth.

I don't believe in a soul. so I don't believe so.

The way i see it .. We have numerous Soulmates in our lifetime. Soulmates are simply people with whom we connect on a very deep, meaningful level. The relationship can last 20 minutes, 20 days, or an entire Lifetime.

I'm not sure, but I don't think so. I thought I found one years ago, but I was wrong

I think there are a good number of people who could be the right ones. The problem is finding them. I think when we immediately hit it off some believe it must be because of some divine or universal intervention.

Since most of us don't believe in a soul, a soulmate is an empty term. However, we might find a partner whose resonance is much the same, and that's a good end to hope for.