The 38-year-old actor had a failed marriage with actress Jennifer Esposito which lasted for a few months, reported Daily Mirror.
"I consider myself to be a romantic. I love the company of a great woman. I think a relationship works best when both partners have a certain ease in the way they relate to each other and there's a level of harmony that goes beyond just physical attraction.
"There's nothing better when you're able to share that kind of closeness," Cooper said.
Post his failed relationship with Esposito, Cooper is trying to reflect on the issues that became a barrier in their marriage.
"I'm trying to be more reflective because I have a tendency to lose perspective. But that's probably a good thing. Romance is an art form and we probably shouldn't try to manipulate our affections.
"I've learnt a lot by watching movies and how they present the idea of romance and trying to take the best things about how a couple can enjoy being together," he added.