My experience of online dating taught me one thing:  you have to actually meet someone in person before you ever really know what they&#x27;re like.  If you can just enjoy that -- the novelty of meeting a new person - then whatever happens, dating can still be an interesting and less-painful experience.<p>The best advice I ever got seems illogical and is barely workable.  (&quot;Love always happens when you&#x27;re not looking for it.&quot;)  But maybe dating is just something we do to fill the hours while we&#x27;re waiting...