I also used this way to find my partner 10 years ago. We have a sweet/bitter life like most couple.
I am not good at chasing girls. it was really hard thing for me. so many skills. also I was very busy.
I felt very shy to have a date by introduction and nervous, so often be "laid off" , but I felt it very natural to expose my desire directly to a stranger girl that way.
Just be truly and expose yourself, you will find your lifelong partner.
It applies to boys/girls.