A soulmate is a person with whom one has a feeling of deep or natural affinity, which may involve similarity, love, romance, platonic relationships, comfort, intimacy, sexuality, sexual activity, spirituality, compatibility, and trust. In current usage, "soulmate" usually refers to a romantic or platonic partner, with the implication of an exclusive lifelong bond. It commonly holds the connotation of being the strongest bond with another person that one can achieve. People who believe in soulmates commonly accept that one will feel complete once they have found their soulmate, as it is partially in the perceived definition that two souls are meant to unite.

According to Dr. Tobin, a soulmate is someone who you feel deeply connected to, but not in a dependent or needy way. The guiding principle in a soulmate relationship is that it is a partnership of equals, where both parties are committed to personal growth and development.

There are different types of soulmates, including:

• Romantic soulmate: This type of soulmate relationship is the stuff of storybooks, where both people involved have a deep connection to the other’s feelings, like two wires on the same circuit. There is an ability to bring one another a deep sense of emotional and physical pleasure, yet unlike a normal hot relationship, there is also the experience of true love. For this rare type of soulmate connection, the two people have a sense of sharing the same soul, and finally, feel complete physically and mentally.

• Soul partner: This is the most common type of soulmate, where there are certain souls you agreed to partner with in this lifetime. You might have agreed to be best friends, in-laws, raise children together, or open a business together. A soul partnership could be with someone you know intimately for your whole life, like a beloved sibling, or it can be with someone you barely know for a short time—like an influential person in your industry who offers you a big break in your career. Soul partners are specifically designed to help support you in this life emotionally, professionally, or in any other way you require to accomplish and experience what your soul planned to do here on earth.

• Companion soulmate: This type of soulmate is not necessarily romantic, but they are equally important in ones life. Companion soulmates can be friends who offer support and companionship on lifes journey.

In conclusion, a soulmate is a person with whom one feels a deep connection, and it can be a romantic or platonic partner. The guiding principle in a soulmate relationship is that it is a partnership of equals, where both parties are committed to personal growth and development. There are different types of soulmates, including romantic soulmates, soul partners, and companion soulmates.