maks

Dude, you couldn't have known. I know it's hard, but you shouldn't dwell on it

You did everything right, it just wasn't the right time or the right person. You're not to blame at all - if it was an issue on her side, she should have talked about it instead of coldly friendzoning you

Just to be clear, I asked my wife what she thought, and she thinks the same thing

I'm seriously lucky, to the point it has been a running joke among my friend group!

It doesn't manifest itself as "everytime I gamble, I win", but more subtly. Finding dollar bills on the ground, having unexpected discounts, getting a dream job, ...