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Soulmate status doesn’t only exist between lovers.

But her love for her best friend, Judy Ogle, is just as meaningful.

Dolly Parton and Judy Ogle smiling

Their bond was so intimate that people often speculated the two were having an affair.

she toldPride Sourcein 2014.

In reality, the pair have been lifelong best friends, beginning their story in Tennessee.

Dolly Parton and Judy Ogle smiling

They were a lock and key in terms of their personalities.

“So we made perfect friends.

We went all through school together.”

After the military, Ogle decided to work with Parton.

Her friend even worked with her on late-night writing sessions, knowing exactly what Parton needed and when.

“And there would be no archives without Judy Ogle.”