How about searching your childhood friend that is a girl?
Then ask her out...
I'm not sure about this. If you think there is a mutual attraction, then go ahead and try. But you do not want to make her think you only want to be with her because she's the only girl you talk to. (I'm not saying this about you, I'm just saying how I've felt about some guys.

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But yeah, no girlfriend for me here, but I can tell you things that guys have done wrong in trying to, uh, woo me I guess?
1) Do not confess your love to a girl you've only known for a short time. Makes you seem too desperate and emotionally unsure.
2) Guilt tripping is never nice. Don't try and make a girl feel like she owes you something.
3) Never say "don't tell your friends about me," because you'll come off as a scary stalker.
4) No sappy things like love poems.
Of course, uh, mileage may vary. I know my sister loved this little poem she got from a friend, but it was from a guy that she had already liked. It was totally corny, but I guess love/lust blinds all.
So I guess this is where some better advice comes in. Friends, make them. Get to know some girls. Learn what their interests are, see if they share any of yours. If a girl does, great. If not, it is fine. Maybe you can try and get into a similar hobby, but be honest if it isn't your cup of tea. I don't see how lying will get you far.
Uh.. Yeah, just get to know someone. Well. Not from like, other sources (friend of a friend, etc) but straight from the person. For me, it is really nice to know that someone is really listening when I'm talking. And if you get to know someone well, you'll learn what they like. If you learn what they like, it is easier to make them feel special and happy.
