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What is a soul tie? -

A soul tie is best described as an "unusually strong connection between two people." It is a bond that binds them together physically, mentally, and spiritually.

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A rarity -

As rare as they are to find, it is possible to have more than one soul tie during your lifetime. It is also possible to have an unrequited one if the other person doesn’t feel the same.

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Different categories -

Soul ties are sometimes broken down into categories, and people often talk about different types of soul ties. One example would be the protective soul tie.

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The protective soul tie -

This occurs when a person is going through a vulnerable period in their life and they are rescued by someone else. This tie is particularly strong and takes a long time to mend if broken.

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The bonding soul tie -

Another example would be the bonding soul tie. This normally starts as intense feelings, from lust to pain or even hatred, between two people.

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Breaking a bonding soul tie -

Bonding soul ties tend to arise between people who are just meeting, and they can be broken by talking about the connection in detail to each other.

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Soul tie vs. soulmate -

Soul ties differ from soulmates in the sense that they are not based on mutuality. Soulmates have to want the relationship to work, while soul ties don’t necessarily need that desire.

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All about intensity -

Indeed, soulmate connections often result in fruitful, long-lasting relationships, whereas soul tie connections are more likely to end in a very intense relationship.

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Outlook -

If you find yourself with a soul tie, you are not necessarily doomed. Soul ties are a fact of life and they are not necessarily good or bad.

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Signs of an unhealthy soul tie -

That said, it is possible for soul-tie relationships to turn ugly, and many people with these types of connections do find that they become unhealthy. Here are some things to watch out for.

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Obsession -

You may have an unhealthy soul tie if you find that you are unable to stop thinking about the other person, no matter how hard you try.

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Feelings of being used -

You may also feel used whenever you are around the other person, although you may not realize it during the time that you are actually together.

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Difficulties expressing yourself -

You might find that you are unable to be yourself or express yourself properly when you are with the person, even if you consider them a very good friend.

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Unjustified desire to stay -

It is also common to feel a strong desire to stay in the relationship, even if you have known for a long time that it does not serve you.

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Negative feelings - The soul-tie connection may stir up strong negative feelings, such as anger and/or jealousy, between you and the other person.

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Fantasizing -

You may also begin to fantasize about the other person, even if they are not a person that you would normally be attracted to.

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Feeling lost -

You could have a sense of being lost in the relationship. You might even begin to neglect your other friends and family in order to spend more time with this one person.

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Overprioritization -

Another common soul-tie behavior is for people to neglect their own values and/or desires in order to prioritize those of the other person.

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Feeling inadequate -

Last but not least, soul ties can produce feelings of inadequacy. You may never feel you are good enough for the other person.

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How to break an unhealthy soul tie -

If you do find yourself with an unhealthy soul tie, fear not! There are steps you can take to help free yourself and move on with your life.

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Acknowledge it -

The first step to take in breaking your unhealthy soul tie is to acknowledge it. You cannot work through it until you accept that it exists.

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Acknowledge it -

Take some time to examine your past relationship and make sure that the person you have a soul tie with is also aware of it.

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Give back physical possessions -

The next step to take is to get rid of any physical possessions that belong to the other person. Give them back their things and delete them on social media.

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Journal -

Next you should take some time to examine your feelings by journaling. Try to write down all the thoughts and feelings you have that are associated with that person.

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Journal -

Journaling is a great way to rid yourself of all the feelings you have about the relationship and move on.

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Forgive -

Another important step in this process is forgiveness. You need to forgive yourself and the other person for any mistakes made in the relationship.

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Sever the tie -

Once you have reached the point of forgiveness, make a conscious decision to sever the soul tie and release the other person from your life.

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Sever the tie -

You may like to visualize yourself cutting a cord between you and the other person, and/or verbally breaking any vows you have made to them.

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Seek professional help -

If you find that after following these steps you still need to work on breaking your soul tie, don’t be afraid to seek the support of a therapist or counselor.

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Seek professional help -

Dealing with breakups and the fallout from toxic relationships can be very difficult even for the best of us, and there is no shame in asking for help. 

Sources: (wikiHow) (StyleCraze)

See also: Signs you've met your soulmate

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