Xena and Gabrielle = Platonic Soulmates?

In my recent re-watching of Xena, I have become aware of all the subtext and the different theories regarding the ambiguous relationship between our two lead protagonists. I have this idea and I wondered if anyone here agreed.

I definitely feel that Xena and Gabrielle had an intimate connection to the point of being "soulmates". They loved each other on an intimate level, they were meant to share their lives together and their love was unbreakable. They seemed to put each other before family, with Xena seemingly caring more about Gabrielle than her own son and Gabby wanting to be buried next to Xena. They moved past horrific betrayals and still remained "best friends".

Despite their obvious closeness, I just don't feel like Xena and Gabrielle's relationship is sexual or meant to be interpreted that way. I think they are platonic soulmates, which probably doesn't make much sense. But do you really need to have a sexual relationship with your soulmate? It poses an interesting question.

I don't think Xena ever saw Gabrielle as "hot" or wanted her sexually like she wanted all the men she dated.

Thoughts? Anyone agree or disagree?