What first got me thinking about the soulmate topic was a pretty simple fact, that in all likelyhood, was mere coincidence. What happened was, I suggested that she read a favorite book of mine, and so when I found out she got the book, I started reading it again too. We hung up the phone that evening, and both began reading. The next time I talked with her, too many things happened that were exactly the same. First, she and I stopped reading that night at almost exactly the same time. Second, we both read the same exact number of pages. And third, when we stopped reading, we both looked out the window and realized the sun was coming up.
Now, if I would have told her each of these things, and she responded by saying she did the same, I would have been a little wary of it actually happening. But as truth would have it, she was relating to me, of how far she read, what time she stopped, and what she did that prompted her stopping. It was almost too much, I did the EXACT same things, without telling her first.
That one instance, is a little stretch for us being soulmates; but, it got me thinking. While we have similar likes and dislikes, we also have a special understanding of each other. Its almost like being able to read her mind, while she is reading mine. Thinking through, no one yet in my life has been able to share this type of understanding with me, other than her.
That type of understanding is what I have always imagined soulmates should share. Being able to look in his or her eyes, and have a complete conversation without ever uttering a word. It also goes further than having that conversation by being aware of the emotions behind those silent words, and in part feeling those emotions yourself. Happiness is your happiness; fear is your fear; pain is your pain-- complete understanding.
As for my friend, we have decided that if the Fates will ever put us in close living proximity (i.e. not several states apart), we will give a romantic relationship a try, but never to the point it would comprise our friendship.
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