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The Truth About Twin-Flames

Confused about whether Twin-Flames are real or justified obsession? Here’s what no one is telling you.

8 min readApr 16, 2022

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So you’ve discovered the Twin-flame theory. Maybe you searched online looking to explain a magnetic and familiar connection. Or perhaps someone else brought it to your attention. You’ve done some reading (likely on Quora), and now you’re confused. Part of you wants to believe there is one soulmate destined for you. The other resists the idea, intuitively feeling it is a fantasy not fit for this world. It’s almost like you’re playing the runner-chaser dynamic inside yourself. Ironic, wouldn't you say?

If you’re reading this, you want some clarity. Sadly, it’s hard to find balanced and well thought out opinions on Twin-Flame theory. Most people are either fully bought in or completely against it. This often leaves you even more confused and stuck in a loop of overthinking with no end in sight. That obsessive thought can cause you to romanticise toxic push-pull relationships or develop an obsessive crush that takes years to recover from.

Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I will shed some light on this popular theory. I will cover where this idea came from, why it is so powerful, the dangers you must avoid, and what you can do instead. By the end of this…

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Manj Bahra
Manj Bahra

Written by Manj Bahra

Helping you break the cycle and find love. Neuroscience & psychology-based advice. 3 million reads and counting!

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