And it was good

Just returned from Rabbi K.'s shiur and he mentioned a number of interesting points.

At the time of creation, G-d said, " it is not good for man to be alone. I will make him a helper opposite him” (Genesis 2:18).
The next verse following this statement discusses Adam's naming of the animals rather than the creation of Eve. Only after the naming of the animals does the Torah relate that a helpmate was created for Adam.
Rabbi K. explained the anomaly by stating that Adam had to name and classify all the animals to realize that he would not find a shidduch among them. Consequently, Adam had to pray to G-d since he realized that only the Almighty had the power to find Adam a wife.
Yes, we make our efforts by contacting shadchanim, going out and trying to meet the right one. But, ultimately, we should realize that the right one will come along with the help of G-d. We should not forget prayer as a key tool in our efforts to get married.

As an aside, Rabbi K. spoke about the turtle and the deer. The turtle is called a צב in Hebrew and it is the slowest of all animals. The deer צבי is the fastest animal. The difference between the two words is the letter yud. The yud represents G-d. With the insertion of a yud, the slowest creature can achieve great feats.