This Is The Difference Between Your Twin Flame And Soulmate

While twin flame and soulmate are often used interchangeably, these are actually two very different types of soul connections (with two incredibly different purposes).

First, let’s talk about twin flames. The idea of twin flames has roots in Greek mythology. According to myth, twin flames are two halves of the same soul that were split in half by Zeus out of fear of their power. These twin flames then spend their lifetime looking for their other half.

Today, twin flames are more associated with new-age spirituality. Also called “mirror souls,” twin flames are thought to reflect each other’s strengths, vulnerabilities, weakness, and past traumas.

Twin flame relationships are said to occur in stages, including periods of separations and reunions. Twin flame relationships are usually on-again, off-again, super turbulent, and deeply intoxicating and intense.

A twin flame relationship is a challenging one not only because of the strong feelings associated with the romance but because it is a connection that forces you to face yourself, especially the parts you want to avoid. Your twin flame scratches old wounds and picks at old scars, showing you hurt that you still need to mend.

Despite the pain that can arrive with your twin flame, ultimately this type of relationship serves you because your twin flame’s purpose is to show you what still needs healing. Your twin flame challenges you but also inspires you to do the work to become your best, most aligned and healed version of yourself.

It is important to mention that twin flames are also meant to burn out. Most of the time, a twin flame relationship will end after it has served its purpose and taught each half what they needed to learn from one another and the relationship.

Soulmates, on the other hand, are two people who feel a deep sense of connection and care for one another. They are highly compatible. Unlike twin flames, soulmate connections are more steady. This doesn’t mean a soulmate relationship is lacking in passion, however. Rather, soulmate love is more tender, safe, and secure.

While a twin flame encourages healing, a soulmate’s purpose is simply to love and be loved. Soulmates often describe one another as if they were meant to be.

While everyone is believed to only have on twin flame, there is debate about whether someone has multiple soulmates or not. Some believe soulmates are fate encounters, love you are meant to experience. Others think we have various people we can love and be loved by in a soulmate type of way.

Whatever your beliefs about love, twin flames, and soulmates may be, it is interesting to understand the main differences between these two strong soul connections. To summarize:

Your twin flame is the person who shows you what still needs healing. Your soulmate is the person who helps you put yourself back together and makes you feel whole once more.