At times I think I'm just going to who relates more to pets (if I ever find a place I can even have a pet). Thankfully my kids like me...most of the time...at least at the moment. Okay, to be fair, if it were up to my ex-husband we would still be married but he got a lot more of the benefits out of our marriage than I did so... I don't know. I'm probably too picky now. I'm not sure what I even want out of a relationship anymore, to be honest. They're so dang complicated.
IMHO, I think it's mainly down to a connection, and timing has a bit of play there as well. But as a "Soul Mate". I don't really think that is a real thing. First off, I don't think a "soul" is a real thing. And given that there are over 7 billion people on this planet, I think there are an abundance of people out there that would get along wonderful. Saying that there is only one magical person for you, just doesn't add up to me.
I think that if two people can find some common ground, they can grow to make a great relationship. In all and all. it takes two to tango, which also requires work, but. That kind of work is worth doing if it feels right.
Lol. Might be my problem. But I've been drinking more water lately so who knows.