Greetings from the People's Republic of Portsmouth

Slim/athletic; 5'10" 150lbs...yes, I am slim, and I prefer the same in a lady. I am a gentleman, divorced, looking to meet a lady for friendship and dating, with the potential for a long term relationship.

I have been an avid tennis player since age 11. Tennis is my greatest passion. It is both my outlet, and my fountain of youth. I have been a personal tennis coach, among other things, and at the end of year 2000 one of my clients won the local championship in women`s singles and was a finalist in the mixed-doubles.

My father taught me how to be a gentleman, by the way he treated my mother. He taught me to respect and adore women. This is the greatest lesson I ever learned from him.

I've learned not to stay in a relationship just for the sake of not being alone. I was once relationship with a very sweet and beautiful young lady, but we simply didn't mesh. The physical chemistry was intense, but I find that I need more than just that. Oh, I WANT that kind of chemistry; I want to simply melt at her touch! But I also need someone I can talk to about my day and and also about her's...

Intrigued? If you are looking for a man who is honest, intelligent, gentle, sweet, compassionate, affectionate, romantic, and passionate, and you'd like to learn more about me, then read on.

I am a little on the shy side, initially, but quite intelligent, romantic, and extremely affectionate. In fact, I have been described as affectionate as a puppy! I love to listen to smooth jazz and romantic R&B. I love candlelit dinners, singing to someone special (yes I can sing!), walks in the park/on the beach (especially in the moonlight), slow dancing, and cuddling on the sofa...especially during thunderstorms.

My ideal woman is honest, intelligent, sweet, compassionate, affectionate, attractive, sexy, and funny (she must be able to make me laugh). A naughty sense of humor would be best of all.
It would be nice if she enjoyed being at least a little aggressive (and like men who are shy).
I like fit (athletic would be nice, not a requirement). I am very active, and I enjoy exercising, so I find a woman who is fitness minded is simply more attractive to me.
Sensual, flirtatious, and a great kisser. (did I mention affectionate?)
Must be romantic and passionate, and love to cuddle. I love a woman who is the touchy-feely type.
Also (this is an absolute) a NON SMOKER.
It would also not hurt if she played tennis (not a requirement), but if she enjoys watching tennis, that would definitely be a plus.
She must also love to kiss.

Notice a pattern here?
I`m probably going to take some flak over this list, but everyone has preferences....
I should also mention that my preference is for Black Women...African American, African, or West Indian.

One last thing: While I know that looks aren't everything, let's be honest. How many of you would write to me if you didn't like what you see? Chemistry is important, and that means physical attraction as well as personality. I am not asking that you be a beauty queen or super-model, but I do want to be attracted to a lady I date. You can see what I look like; don't you think I deserve the same consideration?

Are you still intrigued?

I look forward to hearing from you....

Wolfy

My ideal first date would be more about quality than quantity. Whether we meet for lunch, dinner, drinks, or simply a walk in the park. What matters most is that it includes great conversation, lots of laughter, mutual attraction (flirting would be wonderful)...in other words: chemistry.