The Serendipity of Love

Why do some people cross your path twice?

- Sam writes

With the number of people we encounter in a day, it's no surprise that we sometimes fail to recognise familiar faces. When we come across such faces, we don't give much thought to them. In today's fast-paced world, who has the time to remember every face? We don't even pause to share a smile with strangers. However, certain meetings feel destined to happen more than once. This relationship theory has gained attention online, especially on Instagram. Let's explore how it works.

Have you ever met someone a second time and felt like the encounter wasn't a coincidence? Perhaps it was meant to be. This theory revolves around second meetings. Its premise is similar to the invisible string theory—both suggest that you are in the passenger seat while destiny holds the steering wheel. If someone is meant to be in your life, you'll cross paths at least twice. The second time, they won't just be a passing stranger. It will feel as though the universe itself has scripted your love story, bringing you back together long after you had parted ways.

How Does This Theory Work?

This relationship theory may seem like something out of a movie. Have you watched Serendipity (2001)? The main characters, played by John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, met in their twenties but had to separate after their initial encounter. They searched for each other for ten years. One day, destiny reunited them in the same place where they had met years earlier. A classic romantic comedy, right? Yet, this idea isn’t as far-fetched as it seems.