OK, here are the required adjectives: kind, thoughtful, romantic, compassionate, gentle, affectionate, passionate, intelligent, and loving.

Here's what I am not: short, fat, bald, stupid, needy, a liar, or a cheat.

My list of useful skills: build a house, build a car, build a computer, fix anything, lift heavy objects, kill bugs, write a song, write a story, write poetry, play guitar, sing a song, make a speech, paint a picture, paint a house, paint a car, ride a horse, shoot straight, train a dog, grill a steak, make a mean chili, and make you light-headed with a kiss.

I am a man of substance and principle. I'm usually the only person willing to stand up for what's right. I am soft spoken and slow to anger but I will defend my family, my country and my property with any means I have at my disposal.

If I sound like the kind of guy you might be looking for, send me an e-mail. Don't be shy or wait for me to make the first move. This is the 21st century ladies.

It depends entirely on the person and what they are comfortable with.