Naturally, Gen Z has made social media a helpful tool to figure them out.

Fromsituationshipstotwin flames, the web has a whole other lexicon for identifying your relationship dynamics.

One popular phrase is known as a “soul tie.”

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Soul ties can develop between friends, romantic, or sexual partners.

Once formed, you may feel strongly pulled toward that person and become hyper-in-tune with their feelings and experiences.

Here’s how to know if you’ve found yours.

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Outside of these strict religious conventions, soul ties are believed to come in a variety of different forms.

TikTok user @cocomocoeinformedher followers that twin flames and soulmates both fall under the category of soul ties.

You’ll also likely feel an intuitive connection to them too.

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When soul ties could be toxic

Soul ties are more of a general umbrella category for relationships.

That said, they can be both good and bad.

You may find yourself tied to someone you later realize is manipulative or draining.

Forming strong bonds with another person leaves a lasting impact on you.

You’ll want that impact to lift you up rather than drag you down.

In addition, you should be careful with how you use the term “soul tie.”