Browse anonymous missed connections across New York. From New York — real stories from people who crossed paths with a stranger and wish they could find them again. Whether it happened at a coffee shop, on the highway, at a concert, or in the grocery store aisle, every encounter matters.
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It was a Tuesday evening, around 6pm. I was grabbing groceries at Trader Joe's on the Upper West Side. You told me my green corduroy jacket was "the coolest thing you'd seen all week." I was so caught off guard I barely said thank you. I wish I'd asked your name.
You were reading Norwegian Wood on the L train heading to Williamsburg. You had paint on your hands and a canvas bag. I was standing right next to you reading the same book. We noticed at the same time and laughed.
You were at the bar at Blue Note. You had the most expressive eyes I've ever seen. We made eye contact during the saxophone solo and you smiled. I was too shy to come over. Still thinking about it.
CrossedConnection is a free, anonymous platform for sharing missed connections in New York. A missed connection is that brief moment with a stranger that stays with you — a conversation cut short, a shared smile, or an encounter you wish had lasted longer.
People in New York use CrossedConnection to post about encounters at local coffee shops, grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, gyms, bookstores, airports, public transit, concerts, parks, and more. No account is needed — posts are completely anonymous.