WHY DO SOME PEOPLE CROSS YOUR PATH TWICE?
With the number of people we encounter in a day, it’s no surprise that we sometimes fail to recognize familiar faces. When we come across such 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 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 through 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.
This theory can manifest in two ways. The first is the classic random encounter. You meet someone in an unexpected place and share a special moment. However, circumstances prevent anything from progressing. Time passes, and the meeting fades from memory. Then, when you least expect it, you cross paths again. When your eyes meet, there’s an undeniable spark, as if the universe has orchestrated the moment just for you.
The second scenario is rekindling a past connection. You and someone else may have attempted a relationship before, but it didn’t work out. Your separation allowed both of you to grow individually. Then, after a long time, fate steps in, and your paths cross once more. Now, you meet as better versions of yourselves.
Recognizing the deep bond you share, you decide to give it another shot — and this time, you have no regrets.
Karan and Anvika often talked about their future at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, after their board exams. However. Anvika knew her family’s financial struggles would prevent her from attending. Despite wanting to tell Karen, she couldn’t bear to dampen his excitement.
Ultimately, she ended their relationship on the day Karan was accepted into the college, leaving him heartbroken and prompting his early departure to Mumbai.
After weeks of sadness, Anvika enrolled at Delhi University and started a new chapter in her life. Struggling with guilt over the breakup, she began writing a diary, recording her daily experiences as if confiding in Karan. This habit continued for years, documenting her personal and professional journey.
Eventually, Anvika’s parents began searching for a suitable husband and created a profile for her on Shaddi.com. To her surprise, she found Karan there — transformed and seeking a bride. She reached out to him, and five years later, they are happily married with a son. As a wedding gift, Anvika gave him the diary she had written over the years. Now, they work on their communication skills together, with Karan always ready to listen.
Kashish joined the same school as Sana, and while they were aware of each other, they never spoke. Sana jokingly nicknamed him “Woodpecker” because of his Roman nose, but they remained strangers throughout their school years.
Five years later, after a painful breakup, Sana unexpectedly received a meme from Kashish. This sparked a conversation, and t hey reminisced about their past impressions of each other. Slowly, their connection deepened.
Their friendship grew, leading to a meeting that ignited mutual feelings. Kashish ended his previous relationship to pursue something meaningful with Sana. Their early meetings took place during her evening walks, and now, after three years of dating, Kashish walks besides Sana — just as he did before.
Rakesh and Seema, a couple in their 60s, were separated due to societal pressures in the 1980s. After college, Seema became a teacher, while Rakesh worked at his father’s bookstore.
When Seema expressed her desire to marry Rakesh, her father refused, believing Rakesh couldn’t provide the life she deserved. Without her consent, he arranged her marriage to an army officer. Tragically, her husband died later died in the 1999 Kargil War.
After losing her parents, Seema returned to her hometown and frequently passed by Rakesh’s bookstore but never had the courage to enter. One day, she finally did — pretending to browse for a book. Rakesh noticed her and took a break to talk. As they shared their stories, they understood each other’s pain, rekindling their connection. They began dating and married in 2005, realizing that fate had reunited them as it was always meant to be.
THE ROLE OF TIMING:
As you can see, this theory is all about timing. Your initial meetings may not lead to anything significant, but they serve as stepping stones for future interactions. If you believe someone has slipped away, there’s always a possibility you might meet again. However, don’t passively wait for that moment. Use the time apart to improve yourself. In the long run, growth will only benefit you.
This relationship theory lacks scientific backing, but there’s no harm in embracing parts of it. Stay open to opportunities — you never know when fate might intervene.
