As a refresher, twin flames represent the idea that one soul can be split into two bodies, resulting in two people having a deep soul connection. Twin flame connections aren’t known to be easy, as they’re associated with accelerated spiritual awakenings and intense growth—but can also facilitate major healing in each other’s lives.

If you’ve been seeing angel number 11 and think you’ve met your twin flame, Richardson says it may actually be encouraging you to be more singular and independent in healthy ways within the relationship. The reason being, she says, is because these relationships can quickly become all-consuming or codependent. So, she says, “Tighten up your energetic and emotional boundaries.”

In some cases, however, 11 could also be letting you know “there is an invitation with this person to start something new and beautiful together—like a business, a marriage, a family, or a social movement,” Richardson says.