Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along. – Rumi (The Essential Rumi)

Finding our twin flames in life is not always easy. We may have missed them due to various reasons such as heartbreaks, grief, marital problems, or exhaustion. It is important to be aware of the people we meet and share our lives with, as our twin flame might be one of them. The following signs can help you recognize your twin flame and help you connect with them:

1. When you meet your twin flame, you feel a strong sense of familiarity that you cannot explain. You may experience déjà vu, or feel like you have met them before, or you have a sense that you are meant to be together.
2. You have a feeling that they will play an important role in your personal growth, but you don’t know when, why, or how.
3. You immediately feel a deep and intense connection with them, which is both invigorating and overwhelming.
4. Being with them feels like you have found a safe and comfortable place to be.
5. You can be your true self with them and are not afraid of being judged or rejected.
6. You both balance each other out, with your strengths and weaknesses complementing each other.
7. Together, you feel a sense of expansion, as if you are larger than your individual selves.
8. Your twin flame helps you become a better person, and you do the same for them.
9. You are both attached and unattached, meaning you have a strong bond but still maintain your individual freedom.
10. You both sense each other’s energy, and are highly empathetic towards each other.
11. You feel like you have been waiting for this person all your life.
12. You share deep values and aspirations for life, which goes beyond surface similarities.
13. Your twin flame reflects what you desire and fear the most, which helps you heal and grow.
14. No matter how many times you try to avoid or leave your twin flame, you are always drawn back to them.
15. One of you is more mature than the other, and often serves as a teacher, counselor, or confidant.
16. You learn important life lessons such as forgiveness, empathy, gratitude, and open-mindedness together.
17. Your connection is multi-faceted, with your twin flame being your friend, lover, teacher, nurturer, and muse all at once.
18. Your twin flame accepts you for who you are and encourages you to do the same for yourself.
19. You can be truthful with each other about anything.
20. Together, you both feel driven towards a higher purpose, whether it is spiritual, social, or ecological.