Imaginary Friend

I watched the sweet and touching Lifetime movie "Sundays at Tiffany's" yesterday, and it had me wishing that I had an "imaginary friend" like Michael.  Is "the soul mate you're destined to marry" just a myth?   Would reality be hard-pressed to live up to the made-up imaginary dream?  I can see why kids would have imaginary friends - it's easy to want someone there who will be with us all the time, who loves and cares for us, who understands us, and who fulfills our need for companionship and friendship; especially when there is no one else who fills those areas.