Romance is a dream?

That old black magic called love?

When we look at our world today love seems to be only only prescribed drug for true happiness. Money doesn't seem to work, and well most of anything does not satisfy us.
When talking to my guyfriends (not boyfriends, because or else that could hint that I have some romantic affiliation with them), so when face to face with them and discussing broadly the topic of Love, not specifically because males are a little scared, either they desperately want a girlfriend to cherish and care for, or they only wish to fulfill their bodily needs, and a girlfriend sometimes just has to come with the package. People are so strange, why aren't there really guys in the middle?

This girl asked me the other day if I was a romantic well

- I listen to Frank Sinatra regularly and know the words, CHECK

- I took a quiz facebook saying I am a "Romantic Dreamer", CHECK

- I thrive for Cosmo and Seventeen date and romance suggestions, CHECK

- I love roses, CHECK

- I've never been in love or in a relationship, UNCHECK


Compared to her I was a newbie to romance in a certain way because shes the kind of gal that's perfect, with a beautiful face, gorgeous eyes, and popularity that is hard to ignore.
I answered a firm "Yes"
Why yes I am a romantic, just haven't been able to apply my romantic abilities on someone special, its different. She then asked me for a date idea (I've never been on a real date) for her 1 month anniversary for her and her boyfriend, I said a picnic by the water at night with candles and a blanket. Perfect date.
She loved it, but that still makes me tonight boyfriend-less while listening to Frank.
Life is complicated you guys, especially when your picky. But picky is good, it actually sometimes opens you up. Even though guys are somewhat jerks, well at least most of the ones I'm attracted to.


So the finalizing question is what makes a person a romantic, past successful relationships, or the knowledge you build when seeing "Love Actually" more times than you can remember?