What if your soulmate isn’t someone you’ve yet to meet—but someone you already loved, once upon a time?

The late, legendary Dr. Helen Fisher—biological anthropologist, love researcher, and science-backed Cupid—shared something with me that still gives me goosebumps: if you want a 75% chance of a long-term, successful relationship, go back to your high school or college sweetheart.

Yep. According to Fisher, if your breakup wasn’t some fiery explosion, but more of a soft drift due to life, distance, or timing—then guess what? The chemistry you had, the laughter, the connection… it’s still smoldering in your nervous system, just waiting for a little spark.

Imagine this: it’s been decades. You’ve both lived, lost, grown. And suddenly—boom—a memory bubbles up. You remember them. That smile. That kiss. That time you snuck out and danced under the stars.

And now? You’re single. They might be too. So why not find out?

Last week, the New York Times “Modern Love” column featured a woman who received a mysterious voicemail:
“If you recognize my voice, call me back at…”

She did. She knew. It was her college flame.
She called her mom in a state of ecstatic disbelief—and Mom, being no fool, calmly replied:
“Oh, you mean your soulmate?”

Reader, they reconnected. Got engaged three weeks later. Married a few months after that. Happier than ever.

Same magic happened to my dear friend Jai. She met Carl—tall, handsome, all-American—when she was in college in Michigan. Her traditional Indian parents vetoed the relationship. She returned home, married someone else, had three kids. Carl also married and divorced. Decades later, they reconnected… and guess what? Ten years in, they’re still in love and blissed out.

So here’s your cosmic nudge: if there’s a name fluttering around your memory, someone who made your heart race way back when… go find them.

You know how to Google. You’ve got the necessary social media skills. Heck, show up at the next reunion with a killer outfit and open heart. What’s the worst that could happen?

Or… what if your greatest love story is waiting for a second chance?

Go ahead. Make the first move.
Love might just be on the other end of the line, saying,
“If you recognize my voice… call me.”

And if you do have the courage to re-ignite an old romance, please tell me everything.

With heart and sparkle,

Arielle ✨