Sorry I Missed You
As I sit here alone on a Saturday night sick and drugged with cough medicine (I caught a cold in the middle of June – lovely), I’m scrolling through the missed connections section on Craigslist. Who hasn’t secretly dreamed of being the object of a forlorn missed connections author wanting that second chance to meet because the chemistry felt at first sight was so undeniable that all resources must be exhausted to ever feel complete again.
Or maybe it’s just my meds talking?
Despite my possible lapse in judgement, there is something undeniably raw and intriguing about people veiling themselves in complete anonymity hoping to find that person with whom they shared that brief moment of connection. The thought can even be a little romantic: someone pining over a person they rationally know will never cross their path again unless they make one last effort – against all odds – to find them.
This is the material that rom coms are made of.
It could also be the basis for a restraining order.
I suppose it’s all a matter of perspective.
At any rate, I noticed a trend emerging in the m4w and the w4m sections. Women, true to life, tend to over elaborate, over explain their reasoning, rationalize for not reaching out soon enough, trying to rectify it, hoping the moment hasn’t passed. Most of the men delivered a brief overall message: “I thought you were hot.”
Mars meet Venus.
Below I’ve included some of my favorite m4w, w4m, w4w, and m4m entries. Enjoy.
W4W
we worked together tonight – w4w -22
We worked together tonight, but we usually don’t. I think I had a goofy grin on my face the whole time. You’re super hot, especially in glasses. Maybe I’ll see you the next time the lights go out again.
stimulus – w4w – 25 – (Northeast)
I’m 5’6, blond..standing by the window..dancing my little tush off..You had a black shirt on..we made eye contact all night..smiles flew..but the nerves never really
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M4W
Summer Solstice Kimmel Ctr Are you the black widow – m4w – 43 (South Philly)
Beautiful blonde dancing in front of the stage during the Phillyblocko show. Are you the black widow? Tell me your story.
Gorgeous Blonde at Planet Fitness on Red Lion – m4w – (Red Lion and BLVD)
I see you at the gym almost every day and think you are absolutely stunning. You have blonde wavy hair and usually spend your time on the eliptical machine. We seem to be there at the same time in the morning and you always catch my eye. I always look forward to sneaking a peak in your direction.
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W4M
Part of me hopes you end up moving to be with her , – w4m (Fishtown)
because it would be a lot easier than walking this absurd line with you.
But then I want to walk it, and so I can only conclude:
a) Humans are fickle, complex, and weak-willed.
b) You are a human. You are also often a douchebag.
c) I too am a human, and also a pansy.
Well, at least I kept myself from calling you tonight.
DiBruno’s you were sporting a Jeff cap – w4m (DiBruno’s – Downtown)
OK I admit it t posting this is somewhat absurd and incredibly cowardly since I should have just asked you for your number or something while you were waiting on me, however I’m not that gutsy!
As honest & witty as I want this to sound I figure I’ll keep it brief since chances of you seeing this are no doubt slim to none, but here goes.
You waited today on me today in Di Bruno’s down town , you were sporting a very “hip” Jeff cap, small tunnel plugs, & black glasses.
So this is my little anthropological study, let’s see if what it yields – e-mail me if you are curious.
Cheers
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M4M
Guy with Scruff at Panera Bread – m4m -29 (KOP)
Friday afternoon was eating lunch at Panera Break in KOP with a friend, probably around 1:30PM. I was facing towards the register and you were waiting for your food. I think you may have had a green t-shirt on, great looking guy with some scruff. We caught eyes a few times, but I’m not sure if it was coincidence, or if you were as interested in me as I was in you. I was wearing a city sports shirt. Hit me up if it WAS you, and maybe we can grab a sandwich together and chat!
in blue scrubs at Target – m4m (City Avenue)
you passed me on your way to the checklanes – I was working and you were wearing blue scrubs with sunglasses on. i saw you look at me, you were really cute. this is a logn shot but hit me back if you see this.
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And my personal favorite that I think we could all probably use as advice for our own lives:
RE: i like you a lot – m4w (girl upstairs at work)
>that’s all
no, there’s more. do something about it!
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Have you ever had a missed connection? I know I have….
JRB xoxo
