You can have more than one soul tie throughout your life. Soul ties can also be one-sided if the person you feel deeply connected to doesn’t reciprocate your feelings. [2] X Research source

You might also dream about them frequently. [4] X Research source

Physical soul ties are formed during sexual intercourse. [13] X Research source When you have sex, your body releases oxytocin, known as “the bonding hormone,” which links you to your partner. [14] X Research source Emotional soul ties form between two people with common feelings, including love. These relationships can be platonic. [15] X Research source They can also form when you share a strong emotional experience with someone. [16] X Research source Spiritual soul ties form when you connect with someone on a higher level and experience spiritual intimacy. [17] X Research source Social soul ties are more common between peers, friends, and colleagues. They form when you develop close relationships with people in your community. [18] X Research source

In the religious world, these are called godly soul ties and develop between married people. [20] X Research source

Some Christians believe that engaging in sex outside of marriage creates ungodly soul ties. [22] X Research source

It’s especially important to break a soul tie with anyone you have a negative connection or unhealthy relationship with. [24] X Research source

Delete them off of all of your social media accounts, too. [26] X Research source

After writing read it out loud to yourself. Many times, you are frustrated and angry because you have not been heard, valued, or respected. You can overcome this, by expressing, actively listening, understanding, and validating yourself. [29] X Research source Alternatively, you could write the other person a letter that expresses all of your feelings. Don’t send it to them—burn it (safely!) to release yourself from the soul tie.

You might say, “I renounce any agreements I’ve made with Robin. I release them from my life and cut the tie that binds us. ”

“Lord Jesus, I am guilty of sexual sin and of having formed ungodly soul ties. I confess my sin to You and ask You to forgive me and to cleanse me. Loose me from these ungodly soul ties as I renounce each one in the power of Your Name. From now on, I yield my life and my body totally to You. Make me what You created me to be. In Your Name I pray and receive by faith. Amen. ”[35] X Research source