| While there are some singles who date with absolutely | | | | a great place to be. While they may not have the |
| no intention of finding a soul mate or getting married, it's | | | | passion of soul mates, life mate partners like each |
| been our experience that most singles are dating | | | | other and enjoy each other's company. They are |
| because they are looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right. Add to | | | | comfortable together and there is not usually much |
| that the theme in our culture in recent years about the | | | | tension. While there may not be sparks and great |
| importance o finding a soul-mate, and this sets up a | | | | attraction, there can be great affection and loyalty. |
| potentially dangerous trap for singles. | | | | The Soul-Mate Marriage - The rarest of the rare, this is |
| Marriage does not equal soul-mates | | | | what most singles dream of when we are little, and as |
| Unfortunately, in their rush to get married, many singles | | | | big kids too. A marriage where both people find |
| discover there are some marriages other than the soul | | | | friendship, loyalty, love and passion all rolled into one |
| mate marriage. Let's take a closer look at four | | | | package. You've probably also seen this kind of |
| different types of marriages. | | | | marriage too, where each partner finds uncommon joy |
| The Cell-Mate Marriage - If you have ever been in or | | | | in the other. But just because you are married does |
| around one of these types of marriages, I bet you | | | | not mean you are in a soul mate situation. You have to |
| understand the term. The cell mate marriage involves | | | | choose your partner very carefully, and never rush |
| battles to be right and a very large helping of misery. | | | | just to get married or because it seemed like the right |
| Each partner fully blames the other for the | | | | time. Even when you choose carefully and find a good |
| unhappiness. While they may have chosen "til death do | | | | match, a soul mate marriage still requires patience, |
| us part" they each hope the other goes first, and soon. | | | | understanding, negotiation and compromise. Basically |
| A pretty lousy place to be. | | | | work. We strive and hope for the soul mate marriage |
| The Room-Mate Marriage - The room mate marriage | | | | because it can be a bit of heaven without the |
| is unfortunately all too common. These folks have | | | | inconvenience of dying. |
| simply decided to co-exist. Whether for the children, | | | | Just a little heads up for singles out there thinking |
| financial reasons, or just because it is plain easier, | | | | marriage is the be all and end all solution and answer |
| these folks have chosen to stick it out. Even that | | | | to your problems. Marriage can be a great place to be |
| phrase "stick it out" does not sound so appealing does | | | | when you have worked on becoming the right person |
| it? These marriages are ripe for boredom at best and | | | | first. And when you have carefully chosen the right |
| affairs at worst. | | | | person for you. Choose wisely. |
| The Life-Mate Marriage - Life mate marriages can be | | | | |