Do Women Feel the Soulmate Connection More Deeply Than Men?
January 23, 2025 | Katrina van Wyk
The word “soulmate” holds a really powerful ring to it thanks to popular culture. It’s a fantastical idea. Two people are destined to connect, fall in love, and be together forever. This is the first misconception. This romantic idea has created a societal expectation to find “the one.” It seems women buy into this idea more than men. But do men and women really experience this connection differently? Women are often seen as more emotional and empathetic. They are in tune with their feelings. Men are viewed as stoic and reserved. They are less inclined to express their emotions. Love is love, regardless of gender. Who is to say that men don’t feel the soulmate connection as deeply as women? Let’s explore this more deeply!
Soulmates: More Than Just a Fairytale
It’s true that soulmates has become somewhat of a fairytale ideal in modern society. With modern dating culture, finding one’s soulmate can seem like an impossible task. All the apps and swiping right ruin the romance of soulmates.
But what are soulmates really? Soulmates are often defined as two people destined for a deep, spiritual connection. This connection goes beyond the physical or superficial. Someone who just sets your soul on fire and who you can’t imagine a life without in any capacity.
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However, soulmates don’t always have to be romantic. Many see their closest friends or family as their soulmates. Some believe you can have more than one soulmate. It really just depends on your karma and dharma.
Men and Soulmates: A Different Kind of Devotion
So let’s first start with exploring how men view soulmates, and surprisingly, 55% of men believe in the idea of soulmates, compared to only 50% of women. This goes against the belief that women are more romantic and prone to believing in the idea of soulmates.
Men may see soulmates differently than most. They may view it as deep loyalty and devotion to their partner. This is unlike the fairytale love often linked to the term.
For a man, actions often speak louder than words when it comes to expressing their love and commitment to their partner. They will prioritize their loved ones. They will provide practical support or protection, not endless love and flowers.
Showing vulnerability and intimacy can be a challenge for most men as they are conditioned to maintain an image of strength and stoicism. However, that does not mean they do not feel a deep soulmate connection.
Men can be devoted and protective of their soulmates. But, they may not show it as openly as women do. And this is right as men and women simply have different ways of expressing and experiencing love and connection.
Why Women Might Feel It More Deeply
A woman’s intuition is an incredible thing. Women are known for their heightened sense of awareness and their ability to pick up on nuances in behavior, tone, and even energetic shifts. This allows women to often sense and feel a soulmate connection much more intuitively than men.
Women often feel more at ease with their emotions. This can lead them to explore the spiritual and mystical experiences that soulmates can bring.
Women are often more spiritual and open to transcendent experiences. This can help them connect with a soulmate on a deeper level.
Women often do more emotional work in relationships. They invest more time and energy in nurturing the special connection. Unlike men, women want to feel everything. They want to go all in when they connect deeply with someone.
Unlike men, women are more sensitive to their past. Both positive and negative experiences can influence how they view their soulmate relationships. Men have their own way of understanding soulmates. Women seem more likely to feel it, on a deeper, spiritual level.
Soulmates as Mirrors to Ourselves
Ultimately, the idea of soulmates is very personal. We can’t really say who feels more because we are all individuals. Relationships are there to be our mirrors, to show us our own reflections and growth.
Some may find their soulmate relationship intense and all-consuming. Others may prefer a quieter, steadier connection. The magic is that we each have unique experiences, and no one can take this away from us.
The key is to be open, trust your gut, and avoid societal expectations about love and connection.
The soulmate experience is sacred and profound, regardless of gender. We all love in our own special way.
Astrology has been my passion since I first got my hands on a Linda Goodman book as a child. I have always found it fascinating being able to understand people on a much deeper level thanks to the knowledge the stars provide us. I spent most of my 20s in the modeling industry, but in 2017 I decided to follow my gut as well as my passion and enrolled myself in an Astrology short course, and from then on, I was hooked! I ended up doing a three-year certificate course under the guidance of esteemed Astrologer, Rod Suskin. Through my passion for Astrology, I also found a passion for writing and helping others understand themselves better using this ancient art form.