Soul Ties: Explaining Different Types of Soulmates Through TV & Film
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Our entire lives we’ve been told that our soulmate is the one person in the world that can fulfill all of our romantic needs. But did you know that a soulmate does not have to be romantic at all? Or that there are several different types of soulmates? It’s even possible that you can have multiple in your lifetime.
If this is making absolutely no sense to you, don’t worry—we’ll break it down for you with the help of some of our favorite film and TV characters. Here are a few different types of soulmates and what they mean.
romantic soulmates
Now, this is the type of soulmate that you see in pop culture all the time. Your romantic soulmate is someone whose aura instantly attracts you. The website Medium explains that “Maybe, when you first meet, you may not be physically attracted, but there is a strange power that is driving you ahead and telling you “this is the right one.””
This type of soulmate is someone you are intimate with—your fairytale partner. Sometimes these types of soulmates don’t always end up together, but that doesn’t mean that the connection is lost. There is no better example of romantic soulmates than Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) in Titanic (1997). This pair of star-crossed lovers gave each other everything they could want and more. So I think it’s safe to say they are soulmates.
“If you jump, I jump.”
Source: Teen Vogue
karmic soulmates
This is where things start to get interesting. Karmic soulmates are a pair that truly love and understand each other, however, they typically don’t last. This type of soulmate comes into your life to teach you a lesson, whether it be about love, growth, acceptance, etc.
Karmic soulmates are known as “wrecking ball” relationships. They do not always need to be romantic either, friends come and go as well. Connell (Paul Mescal) and Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) from the Hulu series and novel by Sally Rooney Normal People are undoubtedly karmic soulmates. These two truly understand one another, but poor timing and anxiety always seem to get in the way of their relationship.
“Marianne I am not a religious person, he said, but I do sometimes think God made you for me.”
Source: Elle
twin flame
I’m sure you have heard the term ‘my other half’ and automatically related it to your romantic soulmate, but this is actually a twin flame connection. Mind Body Green says that twin flames “are thought to be one soul split into two bodies.” This is someone that you feel fills a void in your life. They often have the same morals and opinions as you, whereas a soulmate might introduce you to new ideas.
Twin flames also do not have to be romantic, they can be your best friend or a family member. While watching the original Gossip Girl series, you may have thought that Chuck (Ed Westwick) and Blair (Leighton Meester) were the epitome of romantic soulmates. However, they are more like twin flames. These two are halves of the same mind that love scheming, sex, luxury, and most importantly—each other.
“I’m all yours. Mind, body, and scheme.”
Source: Teen Vogue
platonic soulmates
Have you ever known someone that you connect with on a soulmate type of level, but there are no romantic feelings? They are probably your platonic soulmate. A platonic soulmate is a best friend “whom you feel a natural and intense affinity” for, as the website Marriage puts it.
This person can fulfill all of your needs without anything sexual, making the connection more of a companionship. A platonic duo that we’re obsessed with is Peter (Tom Holland) and Ned (Jacob Batalon) in Holland’s versions of Spider-Man. They are completely comfortable sharing all sides of themselves with one another which creates an intense bond.
“Peter, I promise I won’t turn into a supervillain and try to kill you.”
Source: ScreenRant
soul groups
Yes, you can even have multiple soulmates at one time. These are called soul groups. A soul group is a collection of people that are considered kindred spirits. Spiritual Healing Melbourne says that “these people are members of the same spiritual family as you and because of that share an intensely strong bond that transcends time and space.”
It would be wrong to not include the iconic girl gang from Sex and the City: Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), and Charlotte (Kristen Davis), who are definitely a soul group. They share an immense amount of love for each other that withstands any drama—which is mostly about men.
“I don’t need therapy, I have you guys!”
Source: CheatSheet
If you have read all of these different types of soulmates and still feel like you haven’t found yours, don’t fret, these are only a few of them. These people can come in and out of your life at any given moment, establishing soul connections. We hope that with the help of these beloved TV and film characters, you understand the differences between these soul ties.
Which of these iconic duos/groups is your favorite? Leave a comment below.