True love is a 1-in-285,000 chance

[Phil75231]

Ottar,

I had a similar problem. It may be that you're drawn to crowds only semi-compatible for you at best (or maybe they ARE outright snobs for all I know, I have no clue).

Regardless of how decent they may or may not be, I'd try social interest clubs (astronomy, birdwatching, gardening...anything you're interested in). They may or may not have people your age there, but at least it'll give you some kind of hobby. You'll already be around a group who's "in the know" about your passion. It won't likely be a place to find love, but it'll at least give you an easy topic of conversation for you to practice your social skills. You could also establish social connections with someone who does know someone who's 'in the market'.

In the end, it's positively amazing how so many things have to be 'just right' for even ordinary people to have a social life. Yet, somehow, a large number of people manage it. Creation (whether by nature or by God) is truly an amazing thing!

[Sabinae]

I'm just going to tell you that love has the strangest ways... You think you have it, but as you move on you realize you might have not got it. I still wonder what love is... I've been deceived cruelly before. I dont believe it is a question of maths, because it might come from someone that has nothing to do with your country.

But if it is the feeling that makes me cry for the past nights... Then I HATE IT AND I DONT WANT IT!... I feel so helpless....

[SwordoftheVistula]

you can't lose anything!

Nothing aside from time, money, and self-respect that is

[Guapo]

Make a few (or very many) mistakes before you get it right.
That's how it works, right?

Oh yea, you can even stumble upon your true love if you're already married too.