Practicing some idioms! :) There needs to be a bit of give and take in every relationship, or so is said. Still, time and again, we devote more time than we have to find our soulmate. No matter how many times we've been left emotionally high and dry. As the Queen's song goes 'we're headed for disaster (once more) 'cause we never read the signs.' I added 'once more,' of course. What could we do so that success in our next romantic venture is not touch and go? First and foremost, you should identify those behavioural patterns you are hooked on. If you blame your failures on chance, I'm sorry to tell you but you'll never achieve fame and fortune in the realm of love. The best thing you can hope for is to be left alone. One last piece of advice, stop looking for perfection. Don't be picky. You have your defects, so let your future partner be imperfect too. It's not that difficult, is it? Well, obviously it is, because lots of people are single and complaining about the opposite sex. It's a big chuck so do not corrected if it's too much work and time. You can comment though. It'll be great to read your take. Best regards!