fearless:

I believe that maybe what I should have said is soul mates instead of lovers. What I want is the highest form of relationship, an all inclusive relationship. Companionship is NOT a complete relationship, it is much lower on the ladder. I want a relationship that IS companionship AND lovers AND best friends and (fill in the blank). If that is what soul mates are, then I guess that would be it.

As for companionship, I believe that a lot of women would be happy to spend the rest of their lives at that level, but I believe that most men would NOT.