In the past, choice of soul mate was limited by geography, social convention and family tradition.

以前，地理位置、社会习俗和家庭传统限制了人们对灵魂伴侣的选择。

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Some even think of their soul mate as literally the other half to their soul.

有些人甚至觉得灵魂伴侣简直就是他们的另一半灵魂。

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Sometimes the terms “twin flame” or “twin soul” are used to describe the ultimate soul mate.

某些时候，“知心人”和“孪生灵侣”这样的词汇就是用来形容那些完美契合的灵魂伴侣。

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In the absence of this soul-mate, life lacks energy and meaning.

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Rather than being misled by our instincts on a first date, we can calmly sort through the alternatives and find the best possible spouse, the would-be soul mate who will maximize our romantic utility.

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In Welch's case, Byron contrasts the dying words of Reginald Jones (Welch's predecessor at GE)--"Leadership requires ethics, morals and values"--with Welch leaving the funeral "with his latest soul mate, " Suzy Wetlaufer , for whom Welch had left his second wife.

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