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** [[Characters/MarvelComicsRachelSummers Rachel Summers]] provides a siblings example. She created a psi-bond with ComicBook/{{Cable}} shortly after his birth. It is unknown if that link still exists, however.

** Kala and Wolfgang also fit this trope, although as of season 2 they haven't yet met in person.

** Scott and his [[StrangledByTheRedString instant replacement interest]] [[Characters/MarvelComicsEmmaFrost Emma Frost]] have a version of this.

* In ''[[Literature/InheritanceCycle The Inheritance Cycle]]'', every dragon is mentally linked to their rider to the point of being able to become one consciousness in the midst of battle. Although this isn't romantic, when a rider's dragon is killed or vice versa, it is described as having half of yourself ripped away, which usually resulted in death or madness. The relationship shown between Eragon and Saphira is shown to be an extremely close one, although not romantic, as they feel as if they are one person.

** [[Characters/MarvelComicsRachelSummers Rachel Summers]] provides a siblings example. She created a psi-bond with [[Characters/MarvelComicsCable Cable]] shortly after his birth. It is unknown if that link still exists, however.

* The protagonists from Seo Kouji's oneshot, ''Manga/HalfAndHalf'' get linked this way by the local variant of Kami-sama as part of a life-extension deal in which they had to decide which one would die. This system was partly to keep them from trying to off one another and partly so that the one to die would have more miles under the metaphorical belt. There seems to be a feedback filter implied somewhere.

** While their marriage was still blissful, ComicBook/JeanGrey and [[ComicBook/{{Cyclops}} Scott Summers]] had a form of this.
** Scott and his [[StrangledByTheRedString instant replacement interest]] ComicBook/EmmaFrost have a version of this.
** ComicBook/RachelSummers provides a siblings example. She created a psi-bond with Cable shortly after his birth. It is unknown if that link still exists, however.
** Of a sort between Rachel and Korvus - she absorbed the power of his Phoenix Blade and it led to a mental connection and them dating, as well as influencing her personality for the darker. In the end, Rachel recognised this and broke up with him, presumably breaking the link too (though her mother taking back the Phoenix fragment she absorbed might also have been behind it), though they remained on good terms.

* Jaguar Paw and Seven from ''Film/{{Apocalypto}}''. When Jaguar Paw has a minor HeroicBSOD, Seven (Who is trapped in a cave of sorts) physically shows the distress he is experiencing and reminds him to "come back" to her. When Blunted wishes Jaguar Paw to "journey well", Jaguar Paw responds with "I can't go now".

* The first incident of ''dreamfasting'' between Jen and Kira in ''Film/TheDarkCrystal'' was unintentional, certainly helped along their fast friendship. Since ''The Dark Crystal'' was directed at kids, actual romance was only implied.

** Elves are telepathic, but they can form an even closer bond where they undergo "Recognition" of each others soul and body's capability to mate and a need to mate. This leads to the affected pair mating like bunnies, so possibly the body is involved as well as the soul. This can also happen even if the couple don't like each other, or one is already in a relationship, which can lead to awkwardness. Or more often, threesomes. [[WordofGod The Elfquest Gatherums]] have specifically stated that Recoginition is strictly for reproduction; the series indicates those who Recognize and lifemate are far more likely to have more then one child--or any child--than a non-Recognized couple. The only exception to this rule are the Go-Backs, who don't need Recognition to make more babies since they've essentially discarded most kinds of elf "magic".

* In ''Comicbook/{{Empowered}}'', [[HoYay Sistah Spooky and Mindf** k]] were these once. It's really the only way that Mindf** k can have good sex.

* ''FanFic/{{Amelia}}'' features this between a lesbian and a straight girl. It doesn't influence her sexuality, just romance, which causes issues. Largely PlayedForDrama, with several characters questioning how much the link is influencing their personalities [[spoiler: and catastrophic changes when it's removed.]] In the finale, [[spoiler: the world is restructured to feature hundreds of MindlinkMates.]]

* As stated below, WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom and Sam were supposed to have such a link [[WhatCouldHaveBeen/WesternAnimation in the original premise of the series]], only for it to be jettisoned. Apparently, [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4021512/1/Shadow_of_a_Doubt some fan writers have decided to]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6197915/1/Danny_Phantom_A_Family_Thing plug it into]] [[FanFic/FacingTheFutureSeries their stories]].

* ''Fanfic/ChildOfTheStorm'' plays with this in the sequel between Harry and Carol thanks to an accidental permanent PsychicLink. Unlike most examples, unless one or both is trying to use it, the link mostly just extends to a tangential awareness that the other is around and what they're feeling. Even still, the possibility that the link is affecting one or both of them is discussed, with Harry being a devout follower of MindOverManners ethics, acutely aware of how little he knows about his powers, and genuinely terrified of the prospect of what he sees as accidentally committing an unforgivable crime - though Carol points out that the very fact that he's asking that question goes some way to suggesting otherwise, which he eventually concedes. They still don't get together [[spoiler: until chapter 46]], largely because of their remaining issues.

* Kouichi and Keito from ''CatStreet'' are a little like this.

* The protagonists from Seo Kouji's oneshot, ''HalfAndHalf'' get linked this way by the local variant of Kami-sama as part of a life-extension deal in which they had to decide which one would die. This system was partly to keep them from trying to off one another and partly so that the one to die would have more miles under the metaphorical belt. There seems to be a feedback filter implied somewhere.

* A young adult science fiction novel, ''A Place of Silver Silence'' by Ardath Mayhar, has this going on via technological means--arranged marriages between ten year olds based on scientific psychological testing. The main character got to enjoy her husband's death vicariously as a result. We get ''shown'', not told how he died--by having his internal organs rearranged in an artistic manner. [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar In a book listed on Amazon as 7th Grade and Up!]]

* ''Fanfic/ChildOfTheStorm'' plays with this in the sequel between Harry and Carol thanks to an accidental permanent PsychicLink. Unlike most examples, unless one or both is trying to use it, the link mostly just extends to a tangential awareness that the other is around and what they're feeling. Even still, the possibility that the link is affecting one or both of them is discussed, with Harry being a devout follower of MindOverManners ethics, acutely aware of how little he knows about his powers, and genuinely terrified of the prospect of what he sees as accidentally committing an unforgivable crime - though Carol points out that the very fact that he's asking that question goes some way to suggesting otherwise, which he eventually concedes. Thye still don't get together [[spoiler: until chapter 46]], largely because of their

* ''Fanfic/ChildOfTheStorm'' has this in the sequel between [[spoiler: Harry and Carol]] - the mental part being thanks to an accidental PsychicLink. Unlike most examples, unless one or both is trying to use it, the link mostly just extends to a tangential awareness that the other is around and what they're feeling. Even still, the possibility that the link is affecting one or both of them is discussed, with the psychic party [[spoiler: (Harry)]] being a devout follower of MindOverManners ethics, acutely aware of how little he knows about his powers, and genuinely terrified of the prospect of what he sees as accidentally committing an unforgivable crime - though [[spoiler: Carol]] points out that the very fact that he's asking that question goes some way to suggesting otherwise, which he eventually concedes.

* This is quite common with ''Series/DoctorWho'' fanfiction too, particularly with Doctor/Master. Their [[spoiler: mind meld]] hasn't hurt matters. Most people just assume that any Time Lord marriage-relationship-thing of more than a passing nature must needs also involve a mind-meld-y telepathic Bond which tends to be Capitalized. There are legions of Rose/9 or /10 fics in which this is the case.
** Also a fair amount in ''{{Series/Torchwood}}'' fics, mostly for Jack/Ianto and usually including Ianto having some sort of super-empathic powers.

** Harry/Ginny is also a popular target--[[http://dukebrymin.livejournal.com/43809.html someone made a list,]] and it's long.

* In ''Manga/{{Sekirei}}'', the [[IncrediblyLamePun tit]]ular aliens have an empathic bond with their [[RedStringOfFate destined]] partners, called Ashikabi. Beyond sensing the emotions of their partner, it's been shown that an Ashikabi can sense when their Sekirei is terminated in battle.

* The elves of ''Comicbook/ElfQuest'' are telepathic, but they can form an even closer bond where they undergo "Recognition" of each others soul and body's capability to mate and a need to mate. This leads to the affected pair mating like bunnies, so possibly the body is involved as well as the soul. This can also happen even if the couple don't like each other, or one is already in a relationship, which can lead to awkwardness. Or more often, threesomes. [[WordofGod The Elfquest Gatherums]] have specifically stated that Recoginition is strictly for reproduction; the series indicates those who Recognize and lifemate are far more likely to have more then one child--or any child--than a non-Recognized couple. The only exception to this rule are the Go-Backs, who don't need Recognition to make more babies since they've essentially discarded most kinds of elf "magic".

** One notable instance included the entire group at the table in silent discussion about how to get Ted to bleach his hair blond and how hilarious it will look. Ted was also present and involved in the link, [[ComicallyMissingThePoint but thought they were all discussing whether to order nachos]].

* In ''Podcast/MetamorCity'' telepaths temporarily fuse consciousnesses when they have sex, then afterwards they try to sort out whose memories are whose and piece themselves together. People without telepathy can't do the last part so all but the weakest teeps are rather limited in their choice of partners.

* ''Literature/JaneEyre'' plays with this idea but doesn't quite commit to it. Not only are Jane and Mr. Rochester incredibly attuned to each other's thoughts and feelings, but it is his voice "calling" on her for help from miles away that finally persuades her to return to him at the end of the novel. Even Jane thinks it might just be a coincidence; they do spend quite a bit of time thinking about each other.

* ''Series/TheTwilightZone2019'': In "[[Recap/TheTwilightZone2019S2E1MeetInTheMiddle Meet In The Middle]]" Phil abruptly forms a telepathic connection with a woman named Annie. Over time, they fall in love, with Phil eventually going to meet her. However, it turns out she's been manipulating him.

-->-- ''Franchise/{{Star Wars|ExpandedUniverse}}: [[Literature/HandOfThrawn Vision of the Future]]''

* Also turns up a lot in the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' fandom, mostly [[Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries the original series]] and ''[[Series/StarTrekEnterprise Enterprise]]'', because of the Vulcan cast.

-->"When planned for and dealt with properly, it is reduced from a chimera to the simple, sweet cement of a bonding. We have extra reason to love our bondmates, we Vulcans--more so than any other species in the galaxy. They give us life as they give us love."

* Trip Tucker and T'Pol on ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' had a psychic bond and were in love (largely due to T'Pol's damaged emotional control from drug abuse). Their first hint is when they find themselves sharing the same daydream, despite being on different starships.
* Troi and Riker from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' were like this early on, talking to each other telepathically a lot. This was dropped or forgotten, later, though it was picked up again in the novels, especially Creator/PeterDavid's ''Imzadi''.
** Much later, in the seventh season episode "Attached", Captain Picard and Doctor Crusher are mind-linked for an episode due to neural implants. During this time, they come to terms with their feelings for each other and decide to keep things professional (because of personal history and because StatusQuoIsGod).[[note]]"Decide to keep things professional" is a euphemistic way of putting it. Picard seems all set to [[UnresolvedSexualTension resolve some things]], but his hopes get [[{{Pun}} Doctor Crushed.]] They get over themselves in the novels.[[/note]] The SeriesFinale does show that they did [[HookedUpAfterwards get together in the future]], but later divorced.
* ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'' "Amok Time". Spock had a mindlink placed in him as part of an ArrangedMarriage when he was a child. This mindlink was suspiciously easily overcome.
** The Vulcan Pon farr is expanded quite a bit in the Franchise/StarTrekNovelVerse, including one book wherein one of the mates ''[[OutWithABang dies of a heart attack]]'' during its consummation.

->'''Luke''': You know, when we were fighting those sentinels down there, something happened to me. To us. We were so close in the Force that it was like we'd become a single person. It was... it was something very special.\\
'''Mara''': Really? How special?\\
'''Luke''': You're not going to make this easy for me, are you?

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* In ''Podcast/MetamorCity'' telepaths temporarily fuse consciousnesses when they have sex, then afterwards they try to sort out whose memories are whose and piece themselves together. People without telepathy can't do the last part so all but the weakest teeps are rather limited in their choice of partners.