<human>: I've been dating around quite a bit ever since I broke up with my ex back in November - this is completely new to me, as I've always kind of fell into relationships and have had only had two serious relationships thus far.

I've had sex with a lot of folks in this time period, went on a lot of dates (like about two or three new people every other week or so, had stuff planned nearly every week), but have also faced a hell of a lot of rejection.

I'm at the point where I'm just getting more and more depressed about my chances of finding someone I can be romantically involved with - most folks I've seen either only want to be friends, or strictly casual sex. Nearly everyone has this idea that there's got to be an instantaneous spark; I'm more of a 'grow into the relationship' sort of guy.

Given all of this, I feel like giving up. But say I don't (I always feel like dropping out of the dating game, then I get back into it a few days later or so) - I don't know if anyone's got any general advice about all of this? I almost feel like my race is affecting my chances of having a romantic relationship, though it might also be my general approach (I usually go right in for the kiss on the first or second date, I tell them I like them a lot, I usually tell them where and when to meet, etc.)

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<bot>: had a lot of dates, it usually ends up as friends or casual sex, but I want a serious relationship. What can I do?