What is the difference between a twin flame and a soulmate?
THE TERMS twin flame and soulmate have become prevalent in today's society, often being used interchangeably.
From an interview with Megan Fox about Machine Gun Kelly to Taylor Swift's song lyrics, you may be wondering what the differences are between the two terms.
What is the difference between a twin flame and a soulmate?
While both are people you are destined to meet, there are some key differences.
A soulmate is someone who compliments your soul and is considered a missing puzzle piece.
On the other hand, a twin flame is someone whose soul is quite literally the other half of your soul in another body; they are the yin to your yang.
While a soulmate can be your lover, they can also be your best friend or family member.
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A soulmate will push you toward your goals and help you realize your desires in a supportive way.
Twin flame relationships are always romantic, but they may burn hot and wild.
A twin flame will likely serve more as a mirror of your good and bad qualities, which can catalyze change and growth.
Both soulmates and twin flames can be forces of change, but soulmates are typically more of a positive experience, while twin flames can cause countless swings of emotions.
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What is the actual definition of a soulmate?
says: "According to Dr. Michael Tobin, a soulmate is someone who you feel deeply connected to, but not in a dependent or needy way.
"The guiding principle in a relationship between soulmates is that needs are equally met because a soulmate relationship should challenge you to move from selfishness to giving."
What is the actual definition of a twin flame?
According to , "A twin flame is an intense soul connection with someone thought to be a person's other half, sometimes called a "mirror soul."
"It's based on the idea that sometimes one soul gets split into two bodies.
"One of the main characteristics of a twin flame relationship is that it will be both challenging and healing."
What are some examples of twin flames and soulmates in modern culture?
On the Give Them Lala podcast, Megan Fox spoke of Machine Gun Kelly, saying she "knew right away that he was what I call a twin flame.
“Instead of a soulmate, a twin flame is actually where a soul has ascended into a high enough level that it can be split into two different bodies at the same time," she explained.
"So we're actually two halves of the same soul, I think. And I said that to him almost immediately, because I felt it right away.”
However, Taylor Swift's 10-minute version of All Too Well also mentions Twin Flames in their most painful sense.
"And did the twin flame bruise paint you blue?/ Just between us, did the love affair maim you, too?"
This likely alludes to the pain that only a twin flame can bring when things go wrong between them in this lifetime.
Meanwhile, the idea of soulmates has been around for ages, however, it's one that common culture often gets wrong.
Soulmates are often thought of as one's romantic counterpart who is the only person alive who is truly meant for them.
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Think of any Disney movie: the prince is almost always cast as the "soulmate" of the princess, her one true love.
In reality, this would technically make them twin flames, or it would mean that he was one of many potential soulmates she would have over her lifetime.
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