@nikipedia I totally understand your point. You know (I hope) I’m a pretty rational person, and not one to I wait for a fairy tale ending. But… my own experiences lead me to my conclusions.
A) I am naturally skeptical, to the point that I actually called off my (first) wedding at one point, because I wasn’t sure I’d made the right (read rational) decision. All I can say is, about two weeks later, while walking into the grocery store with him, I was sure. It was a simple, everyday occurrence. Just… grocery shopping. And out of nowhere, I was absolutely positive. I married him, and we were together for 20 years.
B) After our divorce (mutual and amicable), I said there would be no serious relationships for a looooong time and I swore I would never get married again. Though I resisted vigorously, I ended up in a serious relationship with the very first guy I went out with. After more vigorous resistance, I married that same very first guy I went out with. Why? He was The One. I am certain.
Sometimes, the heart knows what the mind cannot. :)