Layout by: Jannah Precious Nabua
Published by: Jannah Pauline Beldad
Date Published: August 10, 2026
Time Published: 11:18 AM
Subject: People's different perspective of soulmate.
If you ask a hundred people to define what a soulmate is, you will get a hundred different answers. We treat this bond as something we must all find, yet we struggle to describe it in a way everyone agrees on.
So, what does this word actually mean to different people?
For some, it is the classic cinematic story—the breathlessness of falling in love, the feeling that two puzzle pieces have finally clicked into place after years of searching. It is waking up next to someone and realizing the noise in your head has finally quieted down.
For others, romance has nothing to do with it. They find their counterpart in a best friend. It is the person who shows up at your door with your favorite comfort food after a bad day or who can make you laugh so hard that your stomach hurts. They are also the ones who cheer the loudest in the front row of your biggest moments, keeping your worst embarrassments safe and loving you through every awkward phase.
Then there are those who believe this presence enters your life as a guide. This bond might take the form of a mentor, a parent, or a teacher who sees a potential in you before you see it in yourself. They are the ones who pull you out of a dark period, challenge your comfort zone, and give you the nudge you need to step into your full capacity—whether they guide you for a lifetime or just a crucial chapter.
Others believe that this dynamic isn't something you stumble into, but something you build over time. To them, it forms through inside jokes, late-night conversation, and choosing to work through arguments together. It is simply two people seeing each other at their worst and deciding to stay anyway.
The idea of soulmate is not restricted to a single label. It can be platonic, familial, or romantic. It could be anyone who makes you feel deeply seen, understood, and anchored in this chaotic world. In the end, there is no single rulebook. The answer is as unique as the life each person lives.
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