The myth of the soul mate

The following quote from Eat, Love, Pray by Elizabeth Gilbert sums up what I believe soul mates are really about: “People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave. A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master...” In this video I go further down the rabbit hole and explain what soul mates are really about. If you are impacted by limerence, check out the community I founded in 2015 at https://limerence.net We have a free forum, private members only forum, an online video program and regular zoom meetings plus other support. Id love to see you there and hear your story. Dr. David Perl, couples counsellor, relationship coach and psychotherapist