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Have You Had a Missed Connection in Smithfield?

Have you missed out on a potential love in Smithfield? You might be surprised by where people are missing out in town.

Where are people spotting the potential love of their life in Rhode Island? You might be surprised. 

In the Ocean State, it appears "parking lots," yes "parking lots" are the most frequent "missed connections" location, according to a new map created by Pyschology Today and posted on BuzzFeed. 

To view the entire map, click here

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In case you are unfamiliar with the term, a "missed connection" is simply a romantic glance or conversation, and missing the chance later to exchange contact information. The term and concept became popular after Craigslist began a "Missed Connections" section. 

So where are the missed connections happening in Smithfield? Well, there appears to be quite a few! 

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And, this missed connection in the checkout line at Kohl's

Have you experienced a missed connection in Smithfield? Tell us in the comment section below! 


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