Sherihan Aboul Hassan: ‘Soulmate’ Myth Does Not Make a Successful Marriage

Media presenter Sherihan Aboul Hassan has challenged the belief that finding a “soulmate” is the key to a successful marriage, describing it as an appealing romantic ideal rather than a guarantee of lasting love.

Aboul Hassan said the soulmate concept remains among the most widespread and attractive romantic beliefs around the world. Despite its popularity, she maintained that it is fundamentally an imaginary notion.

Her comments drew a distinction between the emotional appeal of believing in a perfect match and whether a relationship will succeed. The belief itself, she stressed, offers no assurance of that outcome.

The central point of her remarks was that the soulmate ideal should not be mistaken for a formula for marital success, however compelling the promise of a uniquely destined partner may seem.