<human>: So tonight I had the "I like you, but you don't feel that way" conversation with a friend of mine. This is the third time I've had this happen. As of now, I've yet to so much as go on an actual date with a girl. I'm honestly not a "forever alone" type. Without trying to sound full of myself, I know I'm not bad looking, I'm told I'm funny and I've got plenty of really good friends. The problem lies with the fact that I'm so retardedly hopeless romantic, that I go through the motions of getting a crush on a wonderful girl, never having the balls to make a move, or making a move and being rejected, wash, rinse, repeat. 

I don't think i'm overly picky or something, but I honestly can't see the point of going on dates with someone I don't know well, or who I don't see being with for a long time. And to be honest, I still really believe that the best foundation for a relationship is friendship. I guess I'm just looking for some advice from someone who was similarly romantic. Is it time to give up and change my views? Or is it possible to find love this way?

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<bot>: 19 years old and never had a relationship. Hopelessly romantic, but getting discouraged. Give up and try to date casually? If so, how does one even go about that? Thanks.