A twin flame connection is an intense soul connection with someone thought to be a persons other half, sometimes called a "mirror soul". It is based on the idea that sometimes one soul gets split into two bodies. Twin flame relationships are often considered to be the ones that will teach us the most. Meeting your twin flame is like constantly being confronted by yourself, namely the parts of yourself you may not like. The relationship is very intense and can be both challenging and healing. The purpose of a twin flame relationship is to help a person reach personal transformation and soul growth. Twin flame relationships can be romantic or platonic. While there are plenty of anecdotes from people who claim to have found their twin flames, no scientific evidence proves the existence of twin flames.