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6 Clear Signs You’re Dating Your Soulmate

“Notice how your body feels when you reunite. Is it stiff? Relaxed? Like a feeling of coming home?”

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This might be controversial, but I don’t believe there’s one perfect person for each of us in this world. I think love is both a feeling and a choice. When we decide to commit to someone, we close ourselves off to other potential suitors. If anything, I think this idea is even more romantic than the myth of “soulmates,” as it sees dating and love through the lens of devotion and loyalty.

Wondering whether you’re dating someone with long-term potential? Here are six signs you’re with a healthy, compatible partner.

1. You Repair After Conflict

No matter how much you might have in common with your partner, if you’re unable to repair after disagreements or difficult conversations, they might not be your forever person.

“Every couple has arguments, but knowing how to talk about them afterwards is the key to long-term success,” says Camille Espinoza, an AASECT-certified sex therapist, licensed therapist, and founder of the Center for Intimacy and Relationships in Washington, DC. 

Of course, couples can develop and learn conflict resolution together, but this requires true dedication and the willingness to consider........

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