From Greek-trophos, one who nourishes, one who is nourished, from Greek trephein, to nourish. Origin of-troph.
SOUL TIES AND EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY. By Jack Frost. Soul ties are formed when 2 or more persons become bonded together in the realm of the soul-- the mind, the will. (ability to make choices) and the emotions. It is the knitting together of two souls. When this occurs in a godly. relationship, blessings result.
A quick search of Google.com gave me the following definitions for my query of what is a soul mate: Soul Mate -- Includes all those you are drawn to and to which one feels a strong connection emotionally not just romantically. Includes Twin Souls, Near Twins and Companion Souls.