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Spirit spouse

Okay, kiddo! So a "spirit spouse" is when someone believes that they have a husband or wife, but not a real one that they can see or touch. It's kind of like having an imaginary friend that you love and talk to, but it's a pretend partner instead.

Sometimes people who believe in spirit spouses think that they are married to a ghost or other kind of spirit that they can feel or sense around them. They might feel like they have a real relationship with this spirit and even have dreams or visions about them.

It's important to remember that this is just a belief and not everyone thinks that spirit spouses are real. But for those who do, they might feel very connected to their spirit spouse and consider them an important part of their life.
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