The lesson from the quote would be to actually observe more for what you are looking.  Coincidences are common, but it isn&#x27;t serendipity until you actually notice it.<p>&gt;I think I just feel saturated by online dating and the pre-engineered and instant gratification feelings that can come along with it.<p>Instant gratification seems to be the downfall of many a relationship.  The honey-moon effect (iirc the name) is a problem if one or both partners rely on instant gratification to sustain the relationship.