Talk:Soulmate
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[edit] Definitions for Soul mate from the web
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary a person temperamentally suited to another
Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] somebody close to somebody else: somebody with whom somebody else naturally shares deep feelings and attitudes
The Wordsmyth English Dictionary a person, usu. of the opposite sex, with whom one has a strong intimate attachment based on shared interests, values, and the like.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language One of two persons compatible with each other in disposition, point of view, or sensitivity.
Infoplease Dictionary a person with whom one has a strong affinity.
WordNet 2.0 someone for whom you have a deep affinity
Ultralingua English Dictionaries Someone for whom one has a deep affinity
.RhymeZone someone for whom you have a deep affinity
AllWords.com Multi-Lingual Dictionary someone who shares the same feelings, thoughts, ideas, outlook, tastes, etc as someone else.
LookWAYup dictionary someone for whom you have a deep affinity.
Petersam 08:15, 10 Aug 2004 (UTC)
[edit] Films with soul mate themes
Help look for movies with soul mate themes and add them to the list....
Internet Movie Data Base search plot for Soul Mate
Petersam 08:15, 10 Aug 2004 (UTC)
dudes and dudettes, ive found my soulmate, and truste me, its spiritiual, not a psychological thing. its when someone is the other half of your soul!
[edit] Possible topics to expand on
Modern Soulmate Theory - explaining soulmates using probabilities.
Classic Soulmate Theory - explaining soulmates versus work-it-out theory.
The Search for the Perfect Soulmate
Work-it-out - or 'love the one you're with'
Soulmate Calculator - A revolutionary analytical web-based tool using population statistics to find out the number of American singles you have to met to find a soulmate.
Petersam 08:55, 10 Aug 2004 (UTC)
[edit] Criticism of Soul Mate Theories
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- Note of skepticism: This concept uses certain ideologies of the supernatural (such as reincarnation) which have no way of being tested. It also supposes conclusions that are not even a part of the borrowed ideologies, without noting the difference, such as that soulmates exist to "heal" or play "other important roles" in each other's lives. This is also, in itself, vague and meaningless. In what way are these supposed "soul mates" supposed to heal each other? And why? The logical fallacy Appeal to Emotion comes to mind.
- Note of skepticism: This "theory" is misleading and makes conclusions for the reader rather than simply explaining what the concept is. It does this by using words such as "unfortunate reality" and then by going on to speak of what that "unfortunate reality" is. Many new agers will describe certain situations in the light of their concepts and accept no other explanation, such as logical explanation.
- Note of skepticism:A concept, derived from fairy tales and bad hollywood movies, used as a justification for what would otherwise be called psychotic behavior. A common mantra when invoking said concept is "But (s)he is my soulmate!" Tears usually follow to add support to the statement and successfully end rational discussion about the wisdom of the relationship.
Hey lighten up dude, nothing's perfect.
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(I can tell *you're* a virgin..;) 69.203.129.19 06:04, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] this article needs a re-write
I think that this article needs to either be greatly expanded/re-structured or even completely re-written. The esoteric stuff is nice and stuff (/irony), but I feel that this very important topic really needs to be covered from a scientifical/psychological point of view. I was really annoyed when reading it and very dissatisfied, and I would really appreciate if some expert on that topic is willing to make a start for a good article. I could try to re-write it myself if noone else is ready to do it but even though I have some knowledge of this topic, I wouldn't consider myself an expert on it, but I can make myself one if necessary, but it would be easier if someone more knowledgeable would be wanting to do it. Cryonic 12:16, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
