"Stop waiting for your soul mate"

“Stop waiting for your soul mate" is editorial illustration by Dao wen, it mentions many Americans believe in true love, love at first sight, and soul mates, but research has shown that these romantic but idealized beliefs can lead to unrealistic expectations that can negatively impact relationships; in contrast to ‘believing in destiny,’ believing in free will and the belief that partners work together to make a relationship successful enhances passion and responsibility in relationships, which promotes healthier, longer-lasting relationships. This promotes healthier, longer-lasting relationships