Our moms worked together and tried to fix us up. She was gorgeous and, though I'm a confident man, I felt she was out of my league. I thought it would be too weird and awkward if it didn't work out.<p>My mother <i>kept</i> persisting and I finally caved, just to shut her up. Three kids and nearly 20 years later, we're doing good. She's still gorgeous.<p>My only advice is:<p>- Create as many opportunity for chances as you can.<p>- Get out, attend activity-related events that <i>aren't focused</i> on dating (running or sports clubs, sewing clubs, meetups, whatever). Since they're not focused on dating, everyone's more at ease, their guard is down and everyone's more laid back.<p>- If you're in your 30s or later, consider long-term compatibility traits. If you are big on being smart with money or being healthy/fit, don't match up with someone who isn't. Chances are, you aren't going to change them. Same goes for the inverse.