I think romantic love is a lie. The real purpose of it all is reproduction, which is why we're all so "shallow". Really when you think about it, the entire process of "falling in love" is one of the most selfish, selective, judgemental processes humans engage in. Perhaps the most selfish selective judgemental process humans engage in. It's an animal instinct; real love is not found through any form of romance.
Real love is through friendships, through love of life and oneself, through other means.
Remember when you were a kid, before that whole sex-drive thing kicked in? Times were simpler, and truly happy. I think happiness comes from going that route, and focusing on your work, your passions and real love of life itself rather than selfish romance.