The only times I have found romance is when I had zero expectations, and when I least expected it.
That being said, be careful what you wish for, and be ready for what that entails.
The right relationships open doors, but the wrong ones open Pandora's box.
When you focus on bettering yourself, the right people often follow. But if you go looking for love when you aren't ready or in the wrong places, it won't be fun for long even if you do find a girlfriend.
The right person is worth putting in the time and effort for, even if it takes longer. East come, easy go.