Chris H.

I think that the whole idea of a "soulmate" is dangerous in the sense that it is "black or white thinking," implying that there is only one person out there for you - when in fact, there are probably many people who one could be happy in a relationship with.

It can also be dangerous in the sense that if someone feels that a partner is their "soulmate," but that partner is abusive and unwilling to change - latching on to the "soulmate" idea makes it mentally harder to leave that person. There are plenty of people in unhealthy relationships with others they consider "soulmates."

While this may not be the way everyone looks at the concept of a "soulmate," it's what comes to mind when I think of the idea. To me, it also implies categorizing someone into this "ideal partner for them" which no one can realistically achieve.

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