Are You Dating Your Soulmate?

By: Dana Brown
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Are You Dating Your Soulmate?
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About This Quiz

There's something absolutely magical, even mystical, about a soul connection. When you have it with someone, it just feels so right, like you've known each other forever. And who knows? Maybe you have. It's what soulmates are all about: an instinctual understanding that this is it. There's no explaining why it feels the way it does. It just, well, does. You don't need to explain everything to them. You don't need to pretend anything at all. There are no games involved. There's a certain natural flow that happens from the start. They just get you, and you get them. 

It's hard to find your soulmate, but the good news is that they're just as drawn to you as you are to them. So if you're dating someone now, there's a chance they might be your soulmate. While all relationships are challenging to some degree, and nothing is perfect, some connections are more powerful than others, and some are truly awe-inspiring. 

Take this quiz and find out just how connected you are to the one you're dating now. If you're genuinely looking for your soulmate, this test will ask you to define whether you've found the right one for you. It might be easier to tell than you think, and it's well worth the trouble! Let's begin. 

Couple with problems
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Do you find their flaws endearing?
Aw, I so do!
Kind of, but I wish they'd change.
Not really, no. Who would?
Don't get me started about their many flaws!
Woman speech bubble
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Do you like saying their name out loud?
What an interesting question. I actually love saying their name!
I like their name, but it's not like I go around saying it aloud. LOL.
Uh, what ... What kind of question is that?
You mean out loud just to hear how it sounds? That sounds loony.
Man smelling
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Do you like their smell?
Oh, my. Do I ever ... It's so dreamy.
I'm pretty turned on by it.
Most of the time
Actually, it bothers me. I think they need to change deodorants or something!

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Couple sleeping
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What does it feel like to sleep by their side?
Like absolute heaven
Pretty cozy
Okay. I kind of wish they wouldn't toss and turn so much.
What sleep? I wake up every half hour.
Couple whispering
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How do you feel about the pet name they gave you?
Like it was made just for me
I think it's cute.
I get a little annoyed by it sometimes, for no reason.
They'd better not start calling me by a pet name!
Couple hands
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How quickly did you fall in love?
Immediately, and it hasn't waned.
It didn't take long to see there was a spark.
I'm not sure I'm in love yet.
I wouldn't say I am in love. I like them.

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Holding hands
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What's it like to hold their hand?
Like we've always been united
It's sweet, and I generally like it.
I'm a little uncomfortable with it.
Hold hands? Seriously! So old-fashioned.
Couple attraction
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From a scale of 1-10, how attracted are you to them?
Off the charts!
9-ish, mostly
I'd say 7.
I'd probably say, um, honestly, 6.
Couple laughing
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How well do they get your sense of humor?
They know what I'm thinking before I say it, and we laugh telepathically.
We get each other's humor, and it's great.
They don't really get me, but they're coming around.
They usually think I'm joking when I'm not and laugh when I'm being serious. Go figure.

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Woman thinking bubble
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Do you often find yourself smiling for no reason when you think of them?
All the time
I often do.
If I have a reason, sure!
Smiling for no reason? What kind of fool does that?
Couple playing video games
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Do you have similar interests?
We have so much in common, it's almost uncanny.
For the most part, yes, but I really respect that they have their own interests.
There's enough in common to keep us together, let's just say that.
We both like Mexican food and sunshine.
Woman thinking1
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Have you ever felt like this before?
Definitely not
I've felt something similar once.
I've been in love many times.
Are you kidding? Of course I have.

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Couple arguing
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Do you argue often?
Occasionally, but we get it over it quickly.
More than I'd like
We tend to tiptoe around things that might cause friction.
We fight like rabid cats and dogs. Hard not hold a grudge afterward.
Couple dating
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They say they want to date you exclusively. How do you feel about that?
We were dating exclusively from the moment we laid eyes on each other.
I think that's already understood.
Oh? I'm not sure I'm ready to say I'm a relationship.
Look, I'm not even ready to commit to the next date.
Couple on sofa
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Do you feel comfortable around them?
Super comfortable, and at the same time, there's this incredible attraction.
For the most part, yes, but sometimes I feel a little put off by something.
Not really. It's something that bothers me a little.
Sometimes. I'm not usually comfortable with people I'm attracted to.

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Meadow
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Which of these images evokes the feeling of them?
A meadow
A window
A watch
A bar
Man embracing girlfriend
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How responsive are they to your needs?
It's like they read my mind.
They're pretty considerate for the most part.
I can tell they're trying, but it doesn't come naturally to them.
Responsive? Well, I guess they know I have needs. I think.
Couple with friends
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Do your friends like them?
Yes! They like that they're making me happy.
My close friends do, for the most part.
Some do, some don't. They say we're mismatched.
No, but who cares?

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Kiss
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What is it like to kiss them?
So good it makes me swoon!
It's really nice, but I wouldn't say it's phenomenal.
I've had better kisses.
I wish they'd learn how.
Clingy
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Do you ever worry about being too clingy with them?
No. We're on the same page, for sure.
A little, sometimes
A lot, actually
All the time, or else I think they're being clingy.
Woman wearing heart glasses
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How do you usually feel when you see them?
I melt with love.
Tingly all over
Good, usually
It really depends.

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Introducing boyfriend
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Do you ever hesitate about introducing them as a romantic partner?
No, but everyone call tell before I even say we're together.
Only when I'm not sure if they'd like it.
Sometimes. The strength of our bond is unclear to me still.
Hesitate? Yeah, definitely. I stutter.
Calendar pages
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Can you see yourself with them a year from now?
I can see myself with them for many years to come!
I think so.
Who can tell that sort of thing?
Let's just hope we make it to next month.
Couple talking
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Do you have good conversations?
We have "good" everything.
We do. We really hit it off.
Our communication styles really differ.
We mostly exchange emoticons.

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Teenage couple
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Would you say you like them more now or when you first met?
Much more now, as each day I discover something new to love.
They're growing on me ...
Good question. Not quite sure.
Haha. I liked them way better when I didn't know them.
Loneliness
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How strongly do you miss their presence?
A lot, but a part of me feels they're always with me now.
I really wish they'd be around.
Not that much
I miss my ex.
Bride and groom
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Do you ever fantasize about what it would be like to marry them?
Yes, and we've even joked about our mutual fantasies.
I do, but don't tell them.
Marriage? That's farfetched!
You gotta be kidding.

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Woman on phone
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An old flame contacts you. How do you feel?
Like I've finally laid that flame to rest
A little perturbed
Confused and curious
Ecstatic at the possibilities
Man whispering
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They tell you they love you. How do you respond?
"I love you, too!"
"So do I!"
"That's nice to hear."
"Um, okay, well. How much have you had to drink?"
Woman thinking
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Would you say you often think about them?
They're always on my mind.
More than I'd care to admit
A few times a day
Sometimes. I'm not obsessed or anything. Jeez.

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