How to find spouse/partner

1. Observe desirable but attached or otherwise unavailable individuals. (A)
2. Find general traits.
3. Observe spouses/partners of the above pool. (B)
4. Compare to self.
5. Narrow the pool to individuals, similar to self. (C)
6. Select subset from A that intersects with C. (D)
7. Locate a number of available candidates similar to the ones from D
8. Narrow the field to manageable dimensions:
a. Determine your sexual orientation
b. Limit geographical proximity
c. Reject _ (place any criteria here)
9. Consider the remaining candidates. (F)
10. Romantic Primer: read love poetry, see sappy Hollywood productions, listen to popular music.
11. Make 2-3 selections from F, utilizing current emotional state achieved by application of the Romantic Primer.
12. Send flowers, do series of lunch/dinner dates. Since the candidates went though rigorous selection process, no special effort will be required to woo.
13. Observe responses of candidates and self.
14. Make final selection.
15. Keep records of subset F. Since the prevailing mode of affiliation is serial monogamy, you will need the records in the future.