“Old souls often mirror the behavior of old people: they love to relax at home and they’re not too concerned about going out all the time. After all, what could be more rich, vast and stimulating than the world of the mind?”— Aletheia Luna, lonerwolf.com
“Many old souls carry a certain pain from their past. This pain often shapes who they are, forcing the growth of their inner maturity.”— David Wolfe, davidwolfe.com
“An old soul wants someone who is willing to open up their heart, even if it hurts. They want a partner who isn’t afraid to be vulnerable. Someone they can share a deep connection with.”— David Wolfe, davidwolfe.com
“You know that life is about generosity, so sharing your time, money, or worldly possessions with others only brings you and those around you great joy.”— Grace Eire, littlethings.com
“In an age where relationships don’t always last, you still have faith that two people can make it through life together and still be madly in love by the end.”— Grace Eire, littlethings.com
“Possibly the best thing about being an old soul is that when you do find your people, the friendships you form tend to last.”— Jen Hubley Luckwaldt, rodalesorganiclife.com
“One reason old souls are so good at seeing multiple points of view is that they understand that people have a lot more in common than they realize. While most see the differences between individuals and groups, old souls see the points of connection.”— Jen Hubley Luckwaldt, rodalesorganiclife.com
“Old souls know that there’s always more than one way to look at something, and they can put themselves in someone else’s shoes.”— Jen Hubley Luckwaldt, rodalesorganiclife.com
“You’d be happy to make new friends and spend time with them, but you’re not going to lower your standards just so that you can tell yourself you have more than five friends. You’re perfectly happy with the life you live; no need to change it.”— Julie Sullivan, thoughtcatalog.com
“You know that there are so many people out there that would be great for you, but you also know that they’re homebodies just like you, so it’s hard to meet them.”— Julie Sullivan, thoughtcatalog.com
“Silence is beautiful. Silence reminds you of spending a night at home snuggled up with a good book. Being comfortable sitting in silence with someone says so much more about your relationship with that person than being able to keep a constant conversation going. It shows that they mean so much to y…”— Julie Sullivan, thoughtcatalog.com
“You still believe in the power of a hand-written word. You take the time to send a hand-penned thank you notes because they’re far more significant than an iMessage.”— Karen Wathen, thoughtcatalog.com
“Even when you try desperately to sleep past sunrise like the rest of your generation, you simply cannot. It doesn’t matter if you’ve only gotten three hours of snoozing in, you’re up and at ‘em in the wee hours – always.”— Karen Wathen, thoughtcatalog.com
“If you’re an old soul, you don’t fool around with e-readers. In fact, you’re probably one of the few that still visits the library on the regular.”— Karen Wathen, thoughtcatalog.com
“Old souls are less interested in in the grandness of what you say and more interested in your sincerity and honesty.”— Samira Khan, thoughtcatalog.com
“Old souls are creatures of history and nostalgia. Given the richness of their imaginative worlds in their heads, it is important to communicate to them that you understand and remember their shared history, even the details. It tells them it meant something to you.”— Samira Khan, thoughtcatalog.com
“Old souls are not ones for vengeance or holding grudges. They prefer to move on to focus on higher aspirations in life and it also helps them focus on their faith in the human spirit.”— Samira Khan, thoughtcatalog.com
“Old souls find simple pleasure in small moments in life, and activities that are a bit old-fashioned are what they’re naturally drawn to. Going on a weekend drive through the country, heading to the 24-hour diner at midnight on the other side of town with the best breakfast within a 50-mile radius,…”— Koty Neelis, thoughtcatalog.com
“Being an old soul can be an isolating existence at times. You need your solitude to sit and reflect on life and to recharge when you’ve completely exhausted yourself but sometimes this can be frustrating to your friends and family. They love you and they want to be around you.”— Koty Neelis, thoughtcatalog.com
“Old souls are after long-lasting, impactful, meaningful relationships in all aspects of life. They’d rather have a few close friends than dozens of acquaintances they hardly know but this can give the impression they’re some sort of social outcast.”— Koty Neelis, thoughtcatalog.com