Talk:Imprinting/@comment-65.88.88.52-20140519192044/@comment-98.211.75.105-20140526203001

^ It's never stated in the book or movies what imprinitng is for. They think it's one of two things, one being the genes, and the other being just someone who can offer them the best support. Which I personally agree with more than with the just for  the passing of genes. An imprintee is shown as being someone who soothes the imprinter, and being there for him when he's low.

Paul and Rachel are a good show of this.

Paul didn't start learning to control his anger until he imprinted on Rachel. She offered him the support to find a better center. I think it just being for passing on genes is silly, really. There is no gurantee that an imprintee would want children, and you aren't imprinting on someones soul just so you can knock them up.