What's wrong with "some things just weren't meant to be"?

When someone says this, or something like it, there are two possibilities.

1. They might be voicing the opinion that, when things in life get hard, one should throw up one's hands in defeat, in which case I beg to differ.


2. They might be trying to make soothing noises, in which case I regret to tell them they are failing spectacularly. If I can redirect their efforts: "Ooh, gosh, that's terrible. I really hope things get better for you soon."