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Classic Soulmate Theory

There are two types of people in this world, those who believe in soulmates and those who do not. The soulmate believers believe in soulmate theory while people from the other group believe in work-it-out theory. The table below illustrates the difference in beliefs.

Soulmate Theory		Work-It-Out Theory

There is one (or very few) right person(s) for me.		There are many people with whom I can be happy with.

Love is discovered.		Love is built over time.

The right person is ideal or close to perfect for me.		Person is not expected to be a perfect fit.

Finding the right person is the most important factor in a successful relationship.		Effort is the most important factor.

Passion is of great importance.		Passion is relatively unimportant.

People are hard to change.		People can change.

If a soulmate believer believes he/she is with the right person, he/she is more satisfied with the relationship than a work-it-out believer. Soulmate believers who do not think they are with the right one are less satisfied than work-it-out believers.

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