Does the perfect other half exist?

From a young age, Americans are fed romantic fairytales like “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “Snow White.” These stories may have an impact on the way children grow in their views of love. Waiting for the prince on the white horse isn’t as easy as the stories portray it.

We are given this fairytale idea and hope it may come true. For most, the reality of life happens, and this idea goes out the window, but some hold to it and continue to hope.

With this in mind, some Bells staff members surveyed students around campus. One of the questions asked was, “Do you believe only one perfect person exists for each and every person?”

Surprisingly, the responses were split. Half said yes. They do think there is “the one.” And the other half said no. They think there are many compatible mates.

Those questioned raised good arguments as to why they leaned one way or the other.

For the majority of those who agree, their added comment tended to voice the difficulty in the pursuit, and how it takes more than one try to find a soul mate.

Student Katherine Lyons said, “I definitely believe that there is a perfect person for everyone out there. It’s not perfect having to go out and find that person through trial and error.”

As for those who believe there are several mates, Joe Giles.

“Yes in the sense of the right type of person, but there can be many different (people) who are similar. The choice is if you will be able to be with this person for the rest of your life, and how hard you will fight to be with each other.”

Although many were not as indepth, other students held similar sentiments. Andrew Kester believes the most important criteria for choosing a mate is whether their spiritual priorities are straight.

“I don’t believe there is only one person you are absolutely meant for, ‘soul mates’ if you will,” he said. “God will bless you with whoever you are with as long as you seek Him first.”

Another student, Julia Bishop, said that although you might like someone, you don’t always end up with them. She said she believes in “the one” but not always in the sense of passion.

“I do believe there is one perfect person out there for each and every person, but it doesn’t always mean that there is romance involved,” she said.

Each opinion is food for thought. My view on the subject is ever changing. A few years ago, while still in fairytale land, I would have agreed there is only one who can rescue this maiden on a white horse. But now, noting men are merely mortals and the notion they could save anyone is preposterous, I believe many people can love’s mold.

Having no proof, however, I cannot say whether another is right or wrong, and not that this question is life altering or something to argue about. It just makes for interesting conversation and feeds a curiosity of the inner workings of others.

So, good luck in your quest for your suitable one.