When you ask most people what they want most in a partner, their response is, "I want to find a perfect match." But what does that mean exactly, and how can it be achieved? With the billions of people on earth, you'd think it would be much simpler to find someone, but year after year people turn to a variety of services and methods to find a perfect match for them.

A perfect match really depends on the individual. Maybe you want someone who's taller than you, perhaps you'd like to find someone who enjoys classic movies and can quote 'Casablanca'. The point is this: 'to each his own'. That means what might be right for you might not be right for someone else, but if you look seriously you can find a perfect match to share your life with every day.

The most common dating tools are personal ads, be it in print or on the Internet. In your quest to find a perfect match you can tell others why you're a match for them; you can list your interests, occupation, eye color, you name it! With online services you can often include a picture of yourself so people can see you in advance. Another dating tool to consider is brick and mortar dating services where you go in and view videotapes of prospective love interests. Another way to find a perfect match is through human networking — family, friends, co-workers, etc. Yes, the blind date has gotten a bad rap over the years but consider this: Who knows you better than the people closest to you? In fact, they might know you better than you know yourself. Many happily married couples often blush when asked how they met and then have to confess it was on a fix-up.

These tales often start with, "After our friend pestered us for months we both finally agreed to get it over with and... and here we are." So when you're looking to find a perfect match, consider all the options that are open to you. Love could be right around the corner if you just open your eyes and your mind to new possibilities.