We went to a bridal shower this afternoon. The bride is the daughter of one of my closest friends. Although we've only known each other nine years, we've been through some deep trials together, and I love the whole family dearly. The shower was very nice. Scripture was shared. There was prayer for the couple. The food was good. A good time was had by all. I am certainly no prophetess, but I fully anticipated the bride to be asked this question. "When/How did you know he was the one ?" I don't mean to be cynical, but I think the one and soul mate need to be stricken from the English language. I can't help but think of Anakin Skywalker and Mark Sandford when I hear those phrases. My daughter did remind me later about Neo. I don't mean to fault the person who asked the question at all. My problem is with the mindset of the one . That expression of he's the one or she's the one has so many expectations riding on it. It implies there is only one...