Damn Hollywood movies

[Peaches]

I did it again, for the last year I am clearly prone to depression so I avoid all kinds of romantic comedies, and again I slipped, and even with the archetype of romantic ********, "Sleepless in Seattle" (one of my all time favorites).
It is so very depressing to think that some people do find love, even if that is unlikely to happen between people who don't know each other like in the movie, when I suspect that for me that is just hopeless and that I should just give up.

What do you think? Is it more useful to believe in soul mates or not? I am not talking "cosmic connections" or anything, just believe that there is someone out there (even more than one) who is more or less suited for you.
I know some days I just can't believe that, and this really crushes me.

 

[Edward W]

I met my wife via a blind date arranged by my ex-fiance.

 

[duff]

I did it again, for the last year I am clearly prone to depression so I avoid all kinds of romantic comedies, and again I slipped, and even with the archetype of romantic ********, "Sleepless in Seattle" (one of my all time favorites).
It is so very depressing to think that some people do find love, even if that is unlikely to happen between people who don't know each other like in the movie, when I suspect that for me that is just hopeless and that I should just give up.

What do you think? Is it more useful to believe in soul mates or not? I am not talking "cosmic connections" or anything, just believe that there is someone out there (even more than one) who is more or less suited for you.
I know some days I just can't believe that, and this really crushes me.

I would avoid all things that make you sad or depressed.

I think some people are meant to be alone for all of their lives. I don't mean you. Some people are just 'not good enough' to attract anybody worth while.

 

[Sarah_Lbnz]

Don't beat yourself up over slipping. It can happen to any of us, and can strike at anytime. Romantic comedies are sneaky like that.

I like to think that there are many people who are my soul mates: this is not necessarily a wonderful, blissful feeling either. Just people who are my teachers, from whom I have lessons to learn. Also, many people are suitable for me in this life, whether it be for a short time or for a longer time. I'm not just talking about romantic relationships, but friendships or mentors as well. Edit: or enemies and people who annoy the hell out of me.

 

[Revengineer]

I don't believe it's realistic to think that there's NOBODY suitable for each of us. I suspect that if there were somehow a way to quantify the number of compatible mates in the world, the number would be much higher than our initial estimates. The hard part is putting your best self out there...