What is a twin flame? The new dating term you need to know

There are plenty of phrases used to describe a partnership and different cultures have their own concept of the ideal type of love. You will have heard of the phrase soul mate or the one, or perhaps you prefer the red string, Anam Cara, or another version of the idea you have a soul connection with someone else. Twin flame is just another way to view your lover.Express.co.ukchatted to Match’s dating expert, Hayley Quinn to find out everything you need to know about dating your twin flame.

What is a twin flame?

In short, a twin flame is someone who you feel completes you.

Hayley said: “Your twin flame is meant to be your metaphorical other half, they’re different to soulmates as rather than feeling just a deep connection to them.

“You’ll feel that with this person that you’re two sides of the same coin.

“These kinds of relationships bring an instant level of connection and that moment of ‘have I met you somewhere before?’.”

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How to find your twin flame

If you’re still sold on finding your twin flame, you’ll need to make sure you do so in a healthy way.

Hayley noted it’s okay to want to find an amazing other half, but you should feel comfortable and secure in yourself first.

She said: “It may not sound as exciting but to build a meaningful, committed relationship, what you actually need is someone who supports you and encourages you to feel complete by yourself, rather than relying on your partner to do that for you.”