I tried a dating service. Every last one of my "dates" said "We don't have enough in common." This after trying to be a gentleman, to listen to them and let them do the talking, etc. Apparently being an intelligent, literate, and moderately well travelled gentleman is a turn off.
Met my current girlfriend at a friend's New Year's party. She started chasing me... when I realized it, I turned around to be caught. Never knew I could be so happy.
That's really cute.