When Two Souls Connect Deeply On A Level You Just Can’t Fake, These 6 Signs Will Always Appear
These powerful signals reveal when a connection feels fated.
Jonathan Borba | Unsplash There are connections in life that feel different from the very beginning. These are the relationships that transcend surface-level small talk and polite pleasantries, diving straight into the kind of understanding that usually takes years to develop. When two souls connect on a deep level, it creates a bond that's impossible to fake, no matter how hard someone might try.
We've all experienced shallow connections that look good on paper but never quite feel right, and we've probably also tried to force chemistry where it simply doesn't exist. But a genuine soul connection — some people call them soul ties — operates on an entirely different frequency.
When two souls connect deeply on a level you can’t fake, these 6 signs will always appear:
1. You feel a deep connection to that person
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A soul tie is a bond on a higher level than regular relationships. Because of this, you will feel a profound sense of connection with that person, perhaps even an immediate "click" of some kind.
Neuroimaging research has revealed that romantic couples display brain-to-brain synchrony during social interactions that simply doesn't occur between strangers, with neural coordination localized to temporal-parietal structures. This deep connection is a measurable neural phenomenon that reflects the unique bond between two souls.
2. They can get a strong reaction out of you
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Soul ties have a certain intensity to them, so everything you feel will likely be amplified, good or bad. If this person can rile you up more than any other person, or can create a bloom of happiness with the slightest smile, it's probably a soul tie.
This phenomenon, known as emotional interdependence, causes partners' emotions and emotional well-being to become increasingly dependent on each other's behavior and emotional experiences. Whether it's a surge of happiness from their smile or frustration that seems disproportionate to the situation, these amplified reactions signal a deep connection where ordinary emotional boundaries have dissolved.
3. They feel familiar to you, or like you've known them for ages
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This is probably the most certain sign that you have a soul tie with a person. If you have never met this person before, yet they feel familiar to you, it's because your soul already knows them. This usually fast-tracks the "getting to know you process" because you feel like they complete you, so you let down your guard quicker than you normally would. Even if this person has been in your life for a short time, you will feel like they have always been around, like there was never a time when this person wasn't in your life.
A 2018 study at Dartmouth College found that people in close social relationships showed remarkably similar brain activity patterns, particularly in areas involved in emotion processing and understanding others' mental states. The result is a relationship that progresses unusually fast because the typical barriers to trust and vulnerability seem to melt away in the presence of this inexplicable recognition.
4. They entered your life at a pivotal moment
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Pay attention to the time they popped up in your life. If the first time you met in person was incredibly life-changing and powerful, but you cannot seem to come up with something that explains exactly why, it's likely a soul tie. If it's a soul tie, they may enter your life at a significant moment and have something to offer you. Whether it be comfort, a relationship, a job offer, or something else, it could be anything that helped you in your moment of need. They have good timing like that.
Social support is especially important during times of intense social change, such as major life transitions. Research suggests that this is because significant life events leave an indelible mark on our psyche, influencing our thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being
5. Your relationship feels unlike any other
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With soul ties, it feels like your relationship is one-of-a-kind and like you don't have this bond with anyone else. It could also seem like you know this person from a past life, feeling like you've known them forever, even if you just met. A soul tie is also unique because you feel extremely comfortable with this person.
The familiarity principle shows we're naturally drawn to what feels familiar because it signals safety and comfort, which could explain the sense of having known someone forever. Studies on relationship identification reveal that feeling deeply understood by someone elevates that relationship's importance in our self-concept, making the bond feel irreplaceable and unlike any other connection in your life.
6. You can't imagine your life without them
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A soul tie is not just a connection, but an attachment on an emotional level. This type of emotional attachment means you are bonded to this other person, and can result in feeling like you need to be with this person every moment.
The thought of your relationship or friendship ending might send you into a painful spiral. And should the relationship become toxic, it's an unbearable feeling. A soul tie can also become unhealthy when you define your wholeness by their presence.
Emily Francos is a writer and book editor for The Urban Writers. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and French. Her work has been featured on YourTango, Unwritten, and MSN, where she's written about pop culture, relationships, astrology, and trending entertainment and news.
