The Dating Game...

Kudos to all ya'll out there who have mastered the art of finding a mate because I'm in awe. To all the single ladies, Im right there with you.
I just got back last night from yet another unsuccessful attempt. Honestly, the whole thing is very draining. Im an orthodox jew and for those of you who don't know the process of our how we date, let me explain.
Basically, from the time we're a teenager we are told to dress smart, watch what we say, and pretty much watch what we eat. " You need a good match, and boys like girls who..."says our mothers. So begins the pressure.
A couple years out of high school, depending on the girl, we start what's called "being in the scene." This is strictly for marriage purposes.
Matchmakers or friends contact us or our mothers to "read" the boys and convince us why they think this is our husband. Once we say yes, we might talk on the phone a couple times and then set up the first date.
Sometimes first dates go well and other times they are disastrous. I eventually call these outright hilarious since all there is to do is laugh at some point :)
The awkwardness is what gets me the most. What a more uncomfortable way to meet a guy you barely know. Spending usually 2-4 hours with him while deciding at the end if you could possibly see him standing next to you while delivering his babies...yikes!
So here I am 2 years shy from my 30's and wondering is there a purpose to all this? I don't need a hundred cute, fun, charismatic, "perfect" guys to sweep me off my feet. I just need the one who'll fit perfect for me. Just one. Are you out there??? I look forward to that day when I meet him and, with a big grin across my face, say " Honey, it was well worth the wait!"