On Missed Connections and Second Chances

The universe has a sick sense of humor when it comes to timing. Just when you've accepted being friend-zoned, your crush suddenly starts making an effort to hang out with you. Or just when you thought it was the start of something new and beautiful, you find out they're actually seeing someone else, someone you even call a friend. Or just when you thought the one that got away is really gone forever, here they come barging into your life once more. Life is funny and exasperating that way—all we can do is roll with the punches and take comfort in the fact that the universe isn't targeting anyone specific and that its sick sense of humor applies to everyone, including these fictional characters. Here are a few things we can learn from them about making up for missed connections and making the most of second chances.

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