You’re looking through old photos you took from a school trip to Paris when you notice someone familiar sightseeing in the background of your group picture.
It seemed implausible, but upon closer inspection, the face is evident: it’s his current lover (albeit with a decidedly 2010s hairstyle). The only problem is that you started dating him only six months ago, after meeting on a blind date in London.
It turns out that they were both on vacation there during the same week but never met.
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- Where does the trend come from?
- What are some examples of this trend?
- How is this trend linked to Taylor Swift?
Where does the trend come from?
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If you’ve ever felt anything like this, it’s what the inventors of TikTok call invisible string theory. The hashtag currently has 32.6 million views on the social network, and several content creators recount how they met “the right person” and then realized that they had crossed paths many times before, without knowing it.
In other words, “your person” is hiding in plain sight until the universe decides is the best time. And it’s not just about romantic relationships. One user remembers being born a day apart in the same hospital as his current best friend, but not meeting until he was 11 years old. Now they live together.
What are some examples of this trend?
Chlo, 30, and her now husband Marcus, 37, are another example of the phenomenon. They vacationed in Las Vegas at the same time, saw the same magic show, and were on the same strip at the same time when the clock struck midnight, even taking photos on opposite sides of the same fountain without ever bumping into each other.
Marcus had previously lived near Chlo’s best friend; His brother had studied karate at the school where he was a teacher; and they had attended many of the same political protests over the years. However, they didn’t meet until two years ago on Bumble before getting married last month.
How is this trend linked to Taylor Swift?
The trend is linked to Taylor Swift’s song “Invisible String,” which was released in 2020 as part of her Folklore album and explores the threads of fate that can unite two soulmates.
The song’s chorus, “You’ve been hiding in plain sight, then you show up,” serves as background music for several of these posts. However, the concept of predestined love predates the song and remains popular.
Similarly, spending too much on such beliefs may not produce the best results for your relationship.
Some data suggest that ‘destiny visions’, which are thoughts that relationships are either “meant to be” or not, lead to less pleasure, less commitment, more breakups, and less enjoyable and healthy relationships.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn