It does not working like 20-30 years ago: Girl meets guy and they fall in LOVE! We are older, our skin is thicker, we are wiser (some) and our life styles and experience is unique. Less hormones, slower speed, so little time and less of it is left…I think a realistic way to contact somebody , who live close by and has potential, and if you or him wouldn’t run away after 15 min. on a first date- it is good beginning! And start to spend time together( you live fairly close). With time (and it’s always takes time) you’ll find something to like (and may be love) this person! The key is – to be able to see each other A LOT!Your passions and likings are yours and might not be mine, but we can discover our! What is 'real' is the sharing of every day living~~cooking, cleaning, pickup stuff, dusting, family togetherness, walking the dog, don't see too many advertising that!
"Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile." Unknown

Whatever we feel like it.