Let's take a critical look at some common myths about romance. Myth I. Luck is the essence of romance. Luck has very little to do with romance other than to maintain the illusion that we are helpless pawns in the game of love. Most folks engage in their search for a partner and then hope for the best. These people have no expectation of winning.
Many people approach romance in the same way that they approach a gambling table in Las Vegas.
They put their dollar on the crap table, roll the dice, and pray. Processional gamblers, however, do everything in their power to increase the odds in their favor. And professional lovers to everything in their power to increase their possibilities of meeting the person of their dreams. I am reminded of the story of a young man who regularly prays to God to win the lottery. Day after day, week after week he prays and prays and nothing happens.