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The science of soulmates: Is there a perfect match for you?

13 February 2026

14 minutes

Available for over a year

As many people prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day, BBC Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh examines the science behind the theory of soulmates. What do science, research - and mathematics - tell us about whether finding The One is a real concept, or a bar to true happiness?

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