In turbulent times when Americans are as single and lonely as they’ve ever been, 60% of U.S. adults still believe in the idea of a soulmate.

“Meant to be” can be a beacon of hope after a string of bad first dates or a marriage that ended in divorce. Fifty-two percent of Americans in the poll had been married before and still believed in "the one."

The belief comes with a strong buffer for those already in relationships, especially during the storms of life.

It also comes with risk.

Believing you are with the “right” and “only” person can influence........

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