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What does it mean when someone tells you that you have an "old soul"?

My boyfriend told me that one of the things he loves about me is that I have an "old soul."

When I asked him to explain that he said he couldn't put it in words. Can anyone explain?

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  • "A"
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    You are more mature, deep, and wise than other people of your same age/generation.

  • 1 decade ago

    It could mean that you're wise beyond your age or that you may happen to like certain things that older generations are known more for liking. Ex: someone who loves music that was "before their time" could be said to have an "old soul".

    Source(s): I have a friend like that...loves Motown & other stuff that was way before his time
  • 1 decade ago

    Sometimes it means this: I am a lot older than you and I feel like less of a pedophile if I say you have an old soul.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    This expression usually describes a person who is calm, gentle and kind to others. Its a compliment to you.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Maybe he thinks you act like an old person

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