Re: How long did it take?
Well we don’t know if they really are lucky. Who knows who they might end up with is even worthy of them or not? or they might not be happy in their marriage? Does getting married quickly (eaisly) guarantes a succesful marriage? NO!
Even if let’s say they got lucky, got married within months and were able to find a great person. Good for them, be happy for them. But at the same time, have your faith in Allah intact. If you really believe in Allah and know that he is just and never unfair, you should now whatever happens in your life is not hidden from him. You will be compensated for all the hurt and difficult times you might be going thru rite now, whether it will be done in form of a very loving partner for you (IA) or a great place for your in hereafter.
I know all this is easy said than done but you are not alone here, we all go thru this process but the wise one never loses hope or gets discouraged :). Believe me, once you get in your relaxed mode, you will be able to look at your options calmly which will help you get better succes in this rishta process.