can a twin flame be platonic??

bigcasino75 · #1 07-02-2020, 08:33 PM

can a twin flame be a platonic friendship?

John32241 · #2 08-02-2020, 11:51 AM

Hi,

My understanding is yes it can be.

John

FairyCrystal · #3 08-02-2020, 07:48 PM

In my understanding and experience, no, it can never be.
The intensity and depth of the connection are too strong.

selene · #4 09-02-2020, 01:36 AM

I do not think that they can be. If someone is trying to convince you that they can be your twin flame and platonic friend at the same time, they are stringing you along. If you are trying to fit that definition in a relationship you prefer to be platonic, do the noble thing and let them go. You are hurting them. [edit: that is, of course, if in both cases, trying to define the bond is important enough to occupy your mind].

It sounds harsh, but then again, a twin flame relationship (even if it does not involve intimacy) does not leave enough emotional space for other committed relationships in your life.

I personally had to cut my supposed 'twin flame' off before I could date again and be happy. He had wanted to both be my twin flame and keep the relationship platonic. Eventually, it felt like he was stringing me along -every time I was trying to move on romantically, he'd act out, then withdraw again. I am not sure why he did that, but after more than four years of such behavior, I can say that his reasons are irrelevant at this point, and that I have finally established that he was simply a catalyst: a twin (if such thing existed) would not have put me through that.

butterflybella · #5 16-02-2020, 12:28 AM

From my understanding, it can be. In fact, I came across a video on YouTube of a twin flame couple who broke up due to the mutual agreement that they both felt it was best to be just friends.

ssdm1 · #6 18-02-2020, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bigcasino75

can a twin flame be a platonic friendship?

It absolutely can! My twin and I have known each other and been friends for over 30 years. He is in another relationship but we remain very close and the best of friends.

Remember a twin flame relationship is not about a romance per se, but about growing as an individual. Some twins do eventually go on to end up together romantically, but that's not what this journey is about.

Enjoy the friendship you have!

piscesmoon11 · #7 18-02-2020, 08:10 PM

Yes, sometimes twin flames can't be together together at the moment since one or both are involved in another relationship. Oftentimes, these connections have to be platonic out of respect for the other parties.

shivatar · #8 19-02-2020, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bigcasino75

can a twin flame be a platonic friendship?

Yes but it is far too painful for anybody to wish for it to be friendship.

all my twin flames, we have had to break it off. Yes we could be good friends, but to stay friends when you are so much more, it is torture.

its like knowing you could be president but instead you convince yourself that you are happy being the mayor of a town of 3,000 people. Nobody is happy with that decision.

Ciona · #9 19-02-2020, 06:48 PM

Twin flames can be whatever they planned to be. Prior to incarnating, whatever is going to do the most for the greater good. Authentic twin flames are an example for relationship. Relationship is subject to them, not the other way around. They are fully formed souls.

Also, it is possible to have a relationship which is both platonic and non-platonic in certain aspects. It might seem an impossible paradox to those who are not centered in one-ness or higher heart center consciousness. The soul Self is not limited to those kinds of dualities, it is centered in awareness of being and open-ness and spiritual maturity. It is Divine. There is also a lot of social programming regarding relationships which can confuse things.

Platonic love in higher awareness can be the deepest, most fulfilling love of all. Any romantic association which has platonic love or love for one's neighbors at its base cannot be broken easily, it has the strength to endure above and beyond time and circumstance and is in my experience one of the most beautiful forms of love of all. I'd hate to put either my soulmate or my twin in any kind of a box, they both mean way too much to me for that.

My love is for their person, whatever form that happens to be taking.

They are my friends, first and foremost.

They are most definitely part of my soul family.

If I don't like something or something goes beyond healthy boundaries (this doesn't happen, but just saying), it is up to me to take care of myself and take responsibility for my own choices. Self love, a care for one's own well-being, and personal responsibility come first in all soul connections.

Ciona · #10 19-02-2020, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ssdm1

It absolutely can! My twin and I have known each other and been friends for over 30 years. He is in another relationship but we remain very close and the best of friends.

Remember a twin flame relationship is not about a romance per se, but about growing as an individual. Some twins do eventually go on to end up together romantically, but that's not what this journey is about.

Enjoy the friendship you have!

A good example. This is a good example of spiritual maturity, folks.