I am a divorced/single decent guy from a good family (not dysfunctional). I have a 7 yr. old girl who I adore dearly. She is everything to me. I live alone, other than when my daughter's with me (about 1/3 of the time). I am college educated with a good career. I take care of myself physically, but I'm not obsessed. I enjoy sports (playing, watching, or going to a game). I love the beach, and an occasional trip to the islands. I am trustworthy, compassionate, a communicator, and will treat you with respect. My partner would be special to me, and they would know it.

I have to express a little about what I've seen and experienced in this dating world.

Profiles that seem to be common on here that I have to question:

A. It amazes me how many profiles say, "looking for a guy who can make me laugh". If that is one of the most important qualities you're looking for in a guy, aren't you limiting yourself on here? It's hard to be funny over a computer!

B. About 50% of the profiles say something like, "looking for a drama free guy", or "I don't want anyone with drama", or "I'm done with the drama". What I know from studying people is that if they mention that they don't want a certain trait in a partner......it's because THEY THEMSELVES possess it. So, I'm smart enough to skip over the profiles that say they want a "drama free" guy.

C. I've also noticed a majority of profiles say, "Where are all the good men?", "Are there any good men out there?", "Can't seem to find a REAL man", "Need a real man", etc. Again, might I suggest that if you don't think any of the men you've dated are GOOD or REAL men, the problem is who you date, which is YOUR problem and not the unsuspecting guys you're advertising to on here. Maybe the GOOD men are the ones who read your profile, and move on to the next one after we notice you're blaming your unsatisfactory life on other men, and feel like you have to let men you haven't even met yet know this. Very unflattering.

D. First of all, let's get this out of the way........I am not on here to "hook up", or to look for a sex partner. I'm looking for a companion. However, I notice a lot of women who must be getting inappropriate messages from guys. It's amusing how many women mention that they're tired of having guys mention sex in their initial emails. Or, that they're not on this site for sex. And, then I'll look at the pictures on their profile, AND I SEE A SEDUCTIVE PICTURE ON A BED, A BLATANT CLEAVAGE SHOT, OR A PIC OF HER AT A BAR DOING A SHOT OFF HER GIRLFRIEND'S BOOBS!!! HAHA It makes me laugh!! WTF? What kind of emails DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING TO GET?

E. Until I became involved in this computer world, I never realized how many people don't have a grasp on the English language, or the proper use of grammar. There are SO many examples, but a few are: THERE, THEIR, THEY'RE. If you don't know the difference, and where to use them, it's a turn off. YOUR, and YOU'RE. This one is the most common. OMG!! Seriously, am I being picky?

F. Women that drink all the time? It really turns me off. If you haven't outgrown the constant partying that you did in college, don't contact me.

By the way, It's also a little frustrating when an attractive woman with a nice profile views my profile, and might be interested, but doesn't say anything. Have some guts, lol, and introduce yourself! Don't always think the guy has to approach. That's old school.

Just because I laid it on the line here doesn't mean I'm a bad guy. Actually, quite the opposite. I'm morally sound, fun, intelligent, come from a good family, and a good guy. An alpha male with an edge but also a soft side. I know that sounds like a contradiction, but I assure you, it's true.....take the chance.

Quit falling for the guys that lie to you on their profile, and tell you what you want to hear....and, then turn out to be ***holes. Sound familiar?

I am a very laid back, easy going, fun guy...that can DEFINITELY make you laugh lol

Oh, btw.....prefer 32 to 39, but would make exceptions on a case to case basis.

Definitely something simple and casual in a public setting. A drink is a good place to start.