Hey, @dandays.

My wife and I met in a similar fashion, just not a cruise, but actually in California. The only reason why she was in California was because she came up with some friends to visit (earthquake in the mid-80s wiped out the building of the company she worked for), and I went on a two-year church mission. Talk about your odds! And yes, God is great, for those reasons and many more.

re: feedback and appreciation

It's one of those deals where upvotes shouldn't be the only thing that moves rep, but others who have tried to come up with something different haven't been able to gain traction, or significantly change things. Too many have proven to be too good at gaming the system, or, if you prefer, getting it to work in their favor. :)