Falling in love is exhilarating, overwhelming, sometimes complicated, but all-around electrifying. You can’t help but picture a future together – whether that’s going to travel together, attending the same college, doing the same activities together, moving to the same city post-high school, or getting married…. Whatever long-term love looks like to you; you dream about it. But, how do you know if your significant other is “The One”?? In other words, how do you know if they are your soulmate?

Now comes the question, what is a soulmate? How can you recognize them? There are so many different perspectives, ideas or technically many definitions of soulmate. Here are some of them with whom you may resonate.

“A soulmate is a person with whom one has a feeling of deep or natural affinity. This may involve similarity, love, a romantic or platonic relationship, comfort, intimacy, spirituality, compatibility and trust.

“A soulmate is an individual that has a lasting impact on your life. Your soulmate is your fellow traveller on the journey of life. You need one another to grow beyond the limitations of your selves.” For that reason, a soulmate is not always a romantic partner, though it certainly could be. 

“In my word, A soulmate is a person with whom you can be the person who you are. You can blindly trust them in any aspect or situation of life. And the person who is always there for you in a true sense.”

Soulmate is a small but powerful word, and the concept can be a little intimidating. But soulmate relationships don’t come down to destiny, the stars aligning, or finding a missing puzzle piece. It’s about building a deep, intimate and passionate connection with someone and nurturing that love through the ups and downs. You cannot take it for granted once you get, its lifetime process and journey to ensure that relation. Otherwise, it doesn’t last forever.

I believe that soulmates aren’t born, they are created. You can spend the rest of your life with one person and have a deep and beautiful love story, but that process is co-created. Some people don’t believe in soulmates, but it is nice to think that there is someone there meant for you. Relationships are a journey, especially when you are still figuring out who you are and what in life and love. But if you can’t stop wondering whether or not your partner is your soulmate here are some signs that will help you figure out if you have found a true love connection or true soulmate.

• You can be Yourself

There is no faking it when it comes to your soulmate. You can be yourself around them and you know they will love you for you. You share your guilty pleasures, your weird quirks, and your deepest secrets, and you know it will just make them love you more.

• You are Best Friends

A friendship is the best foundation for any relationship. You see there are so many rom-coms about two besties who get together. If you are in a trusting, positive friendship with your soulmate, that’s an amazing sign.

• You Respect Each Other

A relationship is nothing without respect. If your soulmate doesn’t admire you for who you are, they are probably not your soulmate. They should care about your feelings and ideas. They should appreciate and love you and always treat you well.

• Understanding Each Other’s Emotional Language

If you still don’t know what your love language is, just find it out. It’s the way you like to give and receive love. Your love language might be words of affirmation, which means that your heart skips a beat when your soulmate tells you how much they love you. On the other hand, their love language might be physical touch, so they like to show their love with hugs and cuddles. You can be with someone who has a different love language than you, you just need to understand how you both express love and what you expect from each other.

• You are there for Each Other

Being in a relationship is a lot of fun, but soulmates are there in good times and in bad, meaning when you are going through something tough, you know you can count on your soulmate to listen and be there with you through it all.

• You Fight for the Relationship

Relationships aren’t always easy, even between soulmates, but you two work hard for your relationship. This often means compromising, working on yourself, or talking through issues. You might argue or disagree over something, but you come out of the situation stronger and more understanding of each other. Even if it is not between two of you and others are involved like issues and problems with family, you should take a stand for each other. The fact that you two are showing that you are willing to take these steps to work together and fight for each other is a sign you are soulmates. 

• You are Secure in a Relationship

It’s normal to get jealous sometimes, but you should hundred per cent trust your person. No one will get between you two, so your soulmate can hang with friends, maybe go to a party you have to miss, and you don’t worry about the status of your relationship. It gives each other a sense of freedom. 

• Being with them feels like Home

No matter where you are in the world, being with your soulmate feels like home. There is an unmistakable feeling of comfort and ease when they are by your side. You spend so much time together, so being with them should make you feel at peace. There will probably be butterflies and nerves at first, but after you get comfortable with each other, it feels completely natural.

• You Should be on the Same Page

Speaking of the important things, when it comes to life goals, you guys have similar plans. We are not telling you both want the same career or you want to go to the same college. But you both agree on whether or not you want to start a family or the values you want to live your life by. There will be disagreements here and there, but you guys are on the same page about the big stuff. Naturally, you can’t expect to agree with absolutely everything your partner thinks or does. Nevertheless, being on the same page means that you are aligned on the things that matter to you.

• You Just Know

Last but not the least. After discussing all the aspects, also you can say no test will help you determine if you have found your soulmate or not. You have to feel. It’s in your gut that this person is the right one for you. We know it sounds boring, but when you get that feeling, you will know what it means. You should feel energized by their presence, comfortable enough to completely open up, and just giddy with love. Of course, connections manifest themselves in different ways for everyone, and feelings can change over time.