Here are 12 methods to recognize the clues of history that have lured you back into each other's orbits, for better or ill. But always with the chance to strengthen your connection so that the next time you meet, things will be even better (particularly if you are former foes)! When you discover this about your interactions with people, you'll notice it everywhere: old lovers, friends, adversaries, and family members. For a while, you can overdo it, envisioning past-life connections that never materialized. But, if you pay attention, certain connections—the real ones—end up proving themselves over and over again.