“She is a walking contradiction, a paradox. She confuses you because she is confused herself. She marches to the beat of her own drum – even though she tends to forget the beat at times.”— Kristin Michelle Elizabeth, thoughtcatalog.com
“Your soul knows it was not here to be abused, exploited and mistreated by anyone – no matter who they are. You are just as worthy of respect, consideration and validation as anyone you might be currently coddling, if not more.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“After all, if you are always chasing someone who can never be caught, is there truly any risk?”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“You’re not here to settle. You're not here to bow down to those who give you crumbs. You’re not here to waste time catering to people who couldn’t care less if they destroyed you in the process of getting what they want.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“INFJs like to reflect on deep thoughts about their purpose and the world around them. This type is a thinker. INFJs are old-souls who spend a lot of time in their own minds reflecting on their purpose and the meaning behind everything that happens to them. They are often readers, researchers and int…”— Alexandra Giardina, theodysseyonline.com
“Setting boundaries or calling out toxic behavior isn’t hateful – it’s sacred and it should be taught in every spiritual practice.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“My mom calls me an older soul because, growing up, she taught me stuff real early. Now I spend most of my time chasing wisdom, chasing understanding.…There’s always one way or another I’m trying to get better. It comes with an understanding of where I’m trying to go, not where I am.”— Ray Lewis, sportingnews.com
“Because deep down, your soul knows: sometimes the very things we think will save us are the things we need to be saved from – to pursue something even greater than we ever imagined.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“Old souls are typically harder to hurt because part of having an old soul is usually a heightened level of emotional intelligence. They are very quick to forgive, but almost never forget. Don’t expect a third strike from an old soul.”— Justin Gammill, iheartintelligence.com
“You don’t have to have sex with someone to cheat. Emotional cheating is a real thing to someone with an old soul. Loyalty is a bond. Being faithful is a moral obligation.”— Justin Gammill, iheartintelligence.com
“Old souls are always the black sheep of the family. They view life differently than most of us do. They’re the weirdos of every gang.”— Samantha Brannon, themindsjournal.com
“As they have high expectations for themselves, they also expect a lot from their partners. Unless kept in check, this quality can be a real deal-breaker because no one’s perfect.”— David Vanallen, reflectionofmind.org
“You worry about the future A LOT. Most of the time, you're lost in your head, thinking about what your next move should be.”— Cassandra Rose, yourtango.com
“You know that being alone isn't the same as being lonely. You make time for your friends but understand that scheduling 'me' time is okay, too.”— Cassandra Rose, yourtango.com
“Everything has to be planned in advance. If someone waits until the last minute to ask you to hang out, it's either not going to happen or you'll be super pissed about it.”— Cassandra Rose, yourtango.com
“Old souls have inquisitive minds. They’re easily inspired and desire to learn as much as they can about the world and those around them. They don’t fear change or adventure. They’re open to new ideas and new ways of doing things.”— Lori De La Cruz, lifehack.org
“Old souls are the sun. They’re the spark. They’re all the colors of a rainbow, and the depths of the earth. They may be misunderstood, but they’re love is real, their hearts pure.”— Lori De La Cruz, lifehack.org
“Old souls care more about experiences, about spending quality time together than they’ll ever care about expensive jewelry and flowers or what money buys. They value you, the wonderful person you are, the person they fell in love with.”— Lori De La Cruz, lifehack.org
“Old Souls are rarely controlling, demanding, clingy or possessive, and they prefer instead to give you the undivided freedom to ‘do your own thing’ without conditions – all they expect is honesty. They will support your dreams and desires and will stand by you in your plans and pursuits, but they al…”— Aletheia Luna, lonerwolf.com
“When all has been said and done, old souls give more than take. If your partner is an old soul they will leave you feeling as though you are a better, smarter, wiser, more improved and wholer version of yourself than what you were before you met them.”— Aletheia Luna, lonerwolf.com