I'm hoping you enjoy an enlightening, pleasantly relaxing pilgrimage,

This lore might be mythical, but it underscores a profound truth about human nature.

Nicely said. So much of our lore, from culture to culture, boils down to a truth about human nature. I look forward to the truth replacing the lore.
I believe in soul mates and that people know when they are. Love at first sight? Sure. That mutual moment is real and always will be. But it's no guarantee the partners will compromise enough to maintain a mutual understanding. It runs parallel to the lore vs. the truth analogy.