A young man in New York City, who has never been in love, embarks on a journey to find love. He visits a psychic, who tells him he's a romantic person but tends to push people away, and that there's someone from his past who could be a potential love interest. He searches for a woman named Julie, whom he met briefly in Central Park, but is unable to find her. He then hires a professional cuddler, which makes him uncomfortable, but sparks his desire to continue searching for love. He interviews various people on the street about their experiences with love, gathering different perspectives. Ultimately, he comes to realize that love can't be forced and will come when it comes, and he's hopeful that his chance at love is on its way.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator has never been in love.
2. The narrator recently moved to New York City.
3. New York City is one of the most populous, famous, alive, and loneliest cities on earth.
4. The narrator believes in love and the idea of a happy ending.
5. The narrator visited a psychic to get advice on love.
6. The psychic told the narrator that their love line is strong and good, but they tend to push people away when they get too close.
7. The narrator is looking for someone named Julie, whom they met in Central Park.
8. The narrator hired a professional cuddler to spend time with them.
9. The narrator went out to ask people about love and their experiences with it.
10. The narrator realizes that everyone has a different perspective on love, depending on their experiences.
11. The narrator believes that love is something that cannot be looked for or forced, but rather it comes when it comes.
12. The narrator is still single and looking for love.