Hmmm, it seems to me most of these descriptions are what I would call, in the words of Anne Shirley, either kindred spirits or bosom buddies. That's what I thought of when reading all of the nice things people are saying about others! Sam and I do have a strangely in-tune connection with each other, haha.

To me, I think I reserve the term soul mate for romantic relationships. Someone I really want to spend the rest of time with. I don't believe in predestined love or love at first sight. I think someone becomes your soul mate over time if you're lucky enough to find a right enough person for it, and that there isn't just one out there.