The Twin Flame Runner’s Return: How to Prepare for Reunion

J.N. Estey
4 min readJul 22, 2024
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

The twin flame journey often prompts those on it to search, “Is this normal?” The intensity and chemistry are unique and otherworldly; so are, often, the challenges.

This is because twin flames are believed to be two halves of the same soul; as such, they mirror each other’s most unhealed wounds. In order for a twin flame pair to reach their ultimate union, these wounds must be tended to.

The runner/chaser dynamic is often a manifestation of the unhealed. One might more intuitively see this in the runner, but the work truly needs to be done by both, chaser included.

For those on this path, especially for chasers who have been doing the work while remaining loyal and patient, this article is for you.

Understanding the Runner’s Journey

You may have a sense that your runner is going to return soon, hopefully having healed the deep-seated wounds that caused them to run. Because the chaser’s fears and insecurities can manifest in ways that complement their twin, for better or worse, understanding the runner’s decision to flee might be difficult to accept.

It’s important to remember that the runner’s journey is typically marked by deep fears, unresolved issues, and a need for personal space. Their…

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J.N. Estey

Writer. MSW. Columbia '21. “Creatio ex Nihilo: Poems and Stories about Depression, Survival, and the Resurgence of Hope” by J.N. Estey available on Amazon 💗