I recently fell in love with playing pool. It’s a very social game, and it’s fun to learn. More importantly though, learning something new, even if it’s just a hobby, keeps those brain cells active, and shows you are passionate about life.

There is a great bar in LKF Hotel that has three pool tables. They also serve good quality wine and canapes. I often invite my clients to join me there for Happy Hour and a game of pool. I find that 90% of my male clients play this game well, but most ladies are not very good. Guys generally enjoy teaching girls, and that’s how chemistry starts. Other people will often come over and ask if we want to play together, and playing in teams is a great conversation starter.

One of my male clients, a 45-year-old Canadian-Chinese, met his girlfriend through our personal matchmaking services. He continues to stay in touch and we sometimes play pool together. I tell my female clients to practice more often so they can meet up with other guys and play as a team.

Malcolm Gladwell says that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to master a new skill. Find something that you are passionate about and maybe you will find love through this passion.