You locked eyes from across the room, sparks flying, and then…they disappeared. Don’t fear—you still have time to find your missed connection.
Have you ever shared a moment with another person, felt a spark and connection, but missed the opportunity to share contact details? This can be really heartbreaking, especially if you don’t know how to find the missed connection.
It may be possible that circumstances at that time prevented you from living together. Perhaps you have experienced true love at first sight, but at that time you were very hesitant to act on it.
In that situation you can do one of two things: you can accept that the moment is lost forever and move on, or you can try to reconnect with your lost love in the hope that It is possible that he had felt the same in that fleeting moment also. If you choose the latter, we are here to help you.
True stories of lost and found love
Taking a leap of faith to find your missing connections can seem like a daunting endeavor. You may believe the odds are against you, but here are four movie-worthy love stories of people who have successfully found their missing connection.
1. This couple reunited after 60 years and got married
Cynthia Riggs and Howard Atteberry met in 1950, both working in the same geology laboratory. It was love at first sight for Howard, but unfortunately, Cynthia was engaged to another man at the time. In February 2012, after more than 60 years, he decided to take a leap of faith and sent a coded love letter to Cynthia at the only address he could find. The letter read: “I have never stopped loving you.”
After exchanging letters for months, they decided to meet. Howard, who was 92 at the time, met Cynthia, 82, at the train station with a red rose. Within an hour of the reunion, Howard had proposed. The following year he moved across the country to be with her and they were married.
2. Man tracks lost airplane love via Twitter
24-year-old Irish Jamie Kelly met a young Canadian woman named Katie when they sat next to each other on a flight from Barcelona to Dublin. After chatting throughout the flight, they were forced to separate at passport control when they reached their destination. After waiting for him on the other side for some time, when there was no trace of him, he gave up hope.
Despite only knowing her first name and the fact that she was from Nova Scotia, he took to Twitter to find his lost love. They ran a campaign under the hashtags #loveatfirstflight and #findkatie. The Internet appeal was seen by Katie’s relatives, who then contacted her. Despite all odds, the lovebirds managed to get back in touch and go on a date.
3. New Yorker creates website to find girl he saw on a crowded train
Australian-born magazine intern Camille Hayton spots Patrick Moberg on a busy New York subway train. Their eyes met each other several times during the journey, but he lost her in the crowd as they both left the train.
The young romantic, determined to find his mystery woman, set up a website dedicated to his search. He also included a photo taken of him, as well as details of the train journey he shared and his contact information. Within hours his e-mail inbox was filled. A friend of Camille’s contacted her and sent her a photo so she could confirm her identity.
4. The lady in shining armor reunites with her knight
23-year-old Caitlin has recently moved into her first apartment. Her father bought her a vacuum cleaner, which she had to carry halfway across NYC to her apartment. On the way he met a homeless man who got a little agitated.
He followed Caitlin home, and when she approached her door, he looked ready to attack her. But then, Catelyn’s knight in shining armor *or red scarf* stops her and saves the day!
After running back to her apartment, Caitlin went straight to Craigslist to write Missed Connections to find out who her savior was. Against all odds, he got his post! We’re happy to say that this romantic story ends in a happy marriage.
How to find your missed connection
These stories prove that although the odds may be slim, missed connections can turn into found connections. So, it’s worth a try! Here are ten things you can do to help you get in touch with your mystery love interest.
1. Write down every little thing
When you have limited information about your lost love, every little detail matters. So, if you decide to continue a search, it’s a good idea to note down every bit of information available before you forget it.
The exact moment they caught your eye, the location, their first name, the items of clothing they were wearing, maybe they were eating a BLT sandwich at the time…this is all important information that can come in handy!
2. Get help from your friends and family
The key to finding your missing connection is to promote it. Start with your closest friends and family. Inform them of your discovery, and even if they think you are crazy.
They are likely to be helpful enough to help you through retweets and statuses on Facebook, or perhaps if the person lives in your neighbourhood, they may even recognize your details!
3. Return to the meeting place
Perhaps you’ve seen the man or woman of your dreams in a coffee shop or supermarket. It is possible that they visit that place regularly. Try to return at the same time of the day, maybe you can meet them again and muster up the courage to ask for their contact information.
4. Google what you know
5. Search Social Media
In this day and age, most people are active on at least one major social network. If you’re sure the person lives in your area, try scouring mutual friends and “people you know” lists on Facebook.
6. Use location-based dating apps
Even if you’re not usually active on apps like Tinder, they can still prove to be a very useful tool in your search. Set your location parameters to include the area where you encountered your elusive love and start swiping.
Plus, if you manage to find them on one of these apps, chances are they’re single!
7. Launch a Twitter Campaign
Twitter is a powerful tool for spreading the word. Use a catchy hashtag and urge your followers to retweet. Most people are fond of love stories so chances are you will get them on your side. The message can spread quickly, and it’s much easier to track any responses you get.
If it can work for Jamie Kelly, it can work for you too!
8. Post an ad in personal
This is a classic, tried and tested method. Send details of your discovery to your local newspaper, some may even have a dedicated section for missed connections. You can also craigslist missed connections or reddit. You never know, they might be looking for you too!
9. Create a website
Create a website to house all the details you have about the person and your meeting. You can include a photo of the person in place of the photo.
10. Use the postal service
This is probably considered an old method of communication, but it is useful if you have a mailing address that can lead you to your lost love.
Perhaps, your missed connection is someone you went to school with and you know their parents’ address. May your letter reach the right hands.
If you find your missed connection, what happens next?
Let’s say you follow all of our tips and then, by some stroke of luck, boom—you’re finally in touch with your missed connection. But while you were focused on finding this person, you probably didn’t even think about what you’ll do once you meet them again. You don’t want to make this mistake again, so what do you do?
Oh, and get their phone number this time!
Is it even worth pursuing the missed connection?
Before you dismiss that fleeting moment of connection, consider whether that person might actually be a good fit for you. They could be your life partner! Yes, you may risk failure or rejection, but knowing that you tried is always better than regrets.
As you can tell from our tips on how to reconnect a dropped connection, it’s hard work. It’s hard, and honestly, it’s unlikely to get you results. But what if this happens? How happy would you be if all circumstances worked in your favor and you found the love of your life?
Honestly, it feels like a movie. So what’s the harm in trying? just go for it!
In this day and age, such a sense of romance is very refreshing. So, why not try these methods to reconnect your lost connection? Join them before it’s too late!
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