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A dating expert breaks down the pros and cons of the phenomenon.
Just like that, they fall in love.
The invisible string theory suggests you might becosmically tied to your future partner.
Its similar to thered thread of fate, which has roots in Japanese and Chinese folklore.
Were there clues I didn’t see?
That baby just so happened to be her future husband Henry.
Their moms later met in a baby group.
As kids, Ellie and Henry went to the same summer camp and even took ballroom dancing lessons together.
The kids stayed casual friends until they went their separate ways in high school and college.
After graduation, they both moved to New York City and happened to rent apartments one block apart.
We somehow never bumped into each other on the street, she says.
Two years later, the pair were reintroduced at a mutual friends dinner.
They started dating and got married four years after that.
They have consecutive ID numbers in the top corner which confirmed we had been born one after the other.
On TikTok, creator@lucia.geoffsays she went to college with her now-boyfriend.
Thats when they started talking and ultimately fell in love.
Then theres creator@joyyfulwho spotted her current partner in the background of one of her childhood photos.
Bustles senior fashion editorKelsey Stiegmanhas a story, too.
I’ve been wanting to set you two up for years.
Its been 27 years since their first date and theyre still together.
Does The Universe Know Best?
The invisible string theory can be a comforting thought, especially when youre single and looking.
Its also OK to let this key in of relationship go should you realize it isnt working well.
Thats what will help your relationship stand the test of time.
When your values align and you genuinely enjoy each others company, good things will follow no strings attached.
Source:
Erin Panzarella, spiritual mentor
Najamah Davis, MSW, LCSW, licensed clinical social worker
