Infographic showing 'Missed Connection' trends from Craigslist (© Dorothy Gambrell/Psychology Today Magazine-January/February 2013)

Way too many people say they spotted their soul mate at Wal-Mart

3/4/2013

"You were debating between two types of shampoo. I accidentally hit you with a cart full of Ol' Roy dog food. I wish I'd asked your name after I said I was sorry." Sound familiar? You're not alone. According to research published in Psychology Today, Wal-Mart is the most common place for Craigslist Missed Connections. People in 15 states stretching from North Carolina to South Dakota — most frequently mentioned Wal-Mart as the place they'd seen potential soul mates. That's not even the saddest part of the study: Though twentysomethings thought they'd found love at ice cream shops, the 40-plus set posted most of their Missed Connections about people they'd seen at strip clubs or adult bookstores. Hey, at least they're reading. [Source]

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