When I was young and naive, I believed in the concept of 'soul mate'. I thought I found one, but it turns out I was dead wrong and now I wonder about the concept for the same reasons Byz mentioned. I think as young women some of us become enthralled in the 'fairlytale idea' of partnership.

The concept of finding a soul mate is a daunting concept. It's full of great expectations and pressures.....how does a person find the 'perfect fit' to be called the 'soul mate'. I also wonder how much is, realistic expectations and does this essentially doom us, in the end.

I wish I could beleive in it, but due to what's happened in my life the last 4 yrs, I wonder and feel quite pessimistic about relationships. Eventually the fireworks dicipate and we have to ask ourselves, what's left and is it good enough to keep going.