The Wait

They say there is a difference between a soul mate and a life mate, and people often get the two confused. Our soulmate is here to teach us a lesson, to push us and help us grow; to start a riot in our hearts unlike anything we have ever felt. Our lifemate is comfortable and safe in a world that is full of so much despair and uncertainty. They feel like our best friend and the relationship is logical.
Is it possible for someone to ever be both? Is it a chance worth taking? Can you hold onto your soulmate when the universe itself seems to be tearing them away from your grasp? What are the consequences?