In this episode of "Dear Soul Mate," Jonathan Cruz reads a deeply romantic letter written during his incarceration, where he explores the mysteries of perfect love and eternal connection. But before diving into the letter, Jonathan offers hard-earned wisdom about relationships that came with age and experience. He reflects on how his understanding of love evolved from the fantasy-driven perspective of a 21-year-old with limited relationship experience to a more mature understanding of what real partnership requires. Jonathan discusses the difference between compatibility and the actual work relationships demand, and shares insights on true leadership in relationships—moving from dictating and demanding to leading with trust, respect, and genuine care. This episode beautifully contrasts youthful romantic idealism with mature relationship wisdom, showing how even our deepest beliefs about soulmates can grow more nuanced and practical over time. A powerful reminder that love, even soul-deep love, requires both feeling and skill. 

 In this episode of "Dear Soul Mate," Jonathan Cruz shares an intimate letter written during his darkest days of incarceration. Isolated from the world, he pens his deepest yearnings to a soul connection he believes exists somewhere beyond prison walls. This raw, unfiltered letter explores the paradox of remembering a touch never felt and recognizing a face never seen. Jonathan's words navigate the spiritual terrain of twin flames and eternal connections, questioning whether true love can transcend physical separation and time itself. As he reads this letter, listeners are invited into the vulnerable space where hope and longing intersect—where a man confined finds freedom in the possibility of profound connection. This episode examines how the search for one's soul mate becomes both an anchor and a lifeline when everything else has been taken away. 

 The journey begins. In this first intimate letter, cast out like a message in a bottle, Jonathan addresses the soul mate he feels but has never met. He explores the deep void of longing, makes profound promises of unwavering love and loyalty, and dreams of simple joys like hearing her laugh. But the light is inseparable from the darkness within. He confronts the daily struggle with inner demons, the 'insanity' that feels as eternal as his love, and asks the raw, vulnerable question: can she accept him, tainted as he is?