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Soul Mates
The desire to find a soul mate is not simply a social drive; it's a biological need. Studies suggest that humans crave close relationships not just because they are instrumental in day-to-day life, but rather, because they make us feel good. It's a hard-wired need we have to form nurturing, supportive connections. Soul Mates: Monkey Business?
Some of the most interesting research on loving relationships comes from Harry Harlow, a 1950s psychologist who examined close relationships in Rhesus monkeys. He placed monkeys in cages with two artificial monkeys for company. One "companion" was made of wire, but contained food and water, whereas the other was made of soft cloth and offered warmth and comfort, but no sustenance. Harlow found that the monkeys clung to the soft companion even at the expense of their own feeding. The need for nurture and comfort was just that strong. We've come a long way since the days of Harlow, but his research has been instrumental in shaping how people think about relationships. Indeed, it puts our eager searching for a soul mate into a whole new perspective. More recent research has focused on the complex mechanics of how relationships work and on variables that actually make partners a good fit for one another. There's a whole science to understanding human relationships and it can be used to guide your search for the right one. This type of cutting edge research is exactly what drives our approach at MyEMatch.com. We know how important it is to find that special someone, and we know how preoccupied most people are until they do. With this in mind, we use scientific research, expert advice, and an exhaustive set of services to help singles find and succeed in long-term relationships.
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