PHOTO will be emailed... I'm reasonably articulate, intermittently witty, occasionally presentable, somewhat competent as a lover, and not wholly incapable of decency.
It should be noted, though, that sometimes chemistry has been on my side and some folks--some even entirely out of my league--have viewed me as exceeding the merely adequate and have instead regarded me as being some kind of wonderful.
You might like me, some have (and I'd reckon that some still do). Others, not so much. It's out of my hands, frankly.
If this sounds familiar (or blatantly plagiarized) please drop me a line.
Ok… so now I’m not plagiarizing any more. The above is something I read somewhere, and thought it was kinda funny. So… here’s a few thoughts from me. I haven’t exactly edited it all, but something tells me to go ahead and put up what I have written thus far. It certainly doesn’t encompass everything about me, as I’m sure your profile description doesn’t say everything there is to know about you. Here goes… pardon the rambling. I’ll eventually clean up the thoughts so they’re more organized…
Do you ever think, “I’m a pretty good catch. I’m intelligent, fun, responsible, good-looking, sexy, a class act. I’m passionate, loving, understanding and can match wits with just about anyone. I look terrific dressed up out on the town and love to be outdoors and tough when needed, sensitive when needed… it seems a shame I don’t get to share who I am with someone who would love and appreciate all that I have to offer.”
Well, I’m the guy you want to meet, then. I’ve felt the same way and know that I can’t be alone in feeling this way. We’ve probably seen one another in the grocery store or the gym, but it feels a bit awkward to just come up and say hi. You’ve been told that all the “good men” are married. Well, this guy isn’t married and is hoping there are a few terrific women still out there hoping to meet a great guy and find that they are incredibly blessed to have found one another. Wouldn’t that be great? 3 women and a guy? ;) I’m kidding of course… 2 women would be fine.
Ok… just for clarification. I joke around some, but I can be serious. I believe in one man, one woman, once both have decided to make that commitment to each other. What does that mean? No sleeping around. Before that? You’re on this site, then obviously, you might be dating some other people. I’m not sure where the line begins for being exclusive, but I guess that’s where communication comes in… communication is very important to me, and hopefully to you also.
Someone once told me in a complaint about women that they just want to take, basically that they are looking for men that have much to offer, but don’t want to offer anything themselves. Interesting. I found that to be sad for that guy. I haven’t met too many takers, most of the girls I’ve been in a relationship with have had a lot to offer and they saw that I also had a lot offer. I plan on keeping it that way. I can say that I don’t want to be in a relationship where a girl is looking for what she can get anymore than a girl would want me to only be looking for what I can get.
I want: PASSION Meaning passionate kisses, French kisses, nibbles on ears, little tugs on lips, delicate, wet kisses just above my collarbone, a little grappling with one another… and then gentle hands caressing one another. I like variety. You do too. I like discovering new things you like, so do you with me… but there is only so much I can discover on my own. I’ve tried.
In case you have noticed, I’ve already joked around without saying where the smiles are supposed to be. If you don’t see any humor so far, then we’re probably not a match.
I don’t want: poor grammar in speaking or in writing, talking so much there is no space for me to get a word in, nor someone who never speaks to me, talking about boring topics, about people I’ll never meet, about things that if you were to think about it, you would not want to listen to. Example: the weather, children you went to school with 20 years ago and their friends or parents and their problems. None of this is stuff that I care about UNLESS it pertains to you. If it doesn’t have anything to do with you, why would I care? And if you repeat yourself over and over again, I swear, you will never see me again. It’s one thing if I’m confused, but if I say, “I understand.” then by golly, I got it. It like someone who goes on and on and on about being understood and not be understood and they just think, I think I’ll say it in another way or I’ll say it using ANOTHER example. Doesn’t someone who goes on and on just drive you NUTS!? ;)
I want: a great conversationalist. Someone who offers up great thoughts and who listens as well. A past girlfriend many years ago told me something that has stuck with me. A good listener is someone who is not thinking about they are going to say next while the other person is speaking. I couldn’t have said it better, but I was thinking about what I was going to say next, so I haven’t a clue what she said.
I want TRUST. Your word is as good as gold.
If you are late, you call ahead and say what time you’ll show up. Then it’s not a big deal to me. I do the same. It’s just called consideration. Otherwise, we aren’t for each other.
I want Consideration and Accommodation: Who doesn’t? When we are both accommodating and considering what the other person likes, it’s nice. Just so long as we’re not…
Co-dependants. I’m not into that. Well, unless you are… because it would worry me to death if that bothered you and I don’t want to do that…
I want laughter, teasing. Even self-depreciating humor is great, whether you do it to me, I do it to you or we do it to ourselves.
And of course, there is a difference between put downs and teasing.
Extra points if you have read: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, The Success Principles by Jack Canfield, Lies at the Altar by Dr. Robyn Smith.
My love languages are: Affirmative Words and Physical Touch… extra points if you are too… ;)
More points if you can dance or at least follow my lead. I’ve got rhythm. Do you? I’m not sure if I can date someone who doesn’t, to be honest. I love to dance. No, not by myself, but with a partner.
My humor: I loved “Arrested Development”. If you didn’t get it, it is either because you started watching too late into the season, and thus didn’t know what was going on, or sadly, you just don’t have a highly developed sense of humor. ;) I enjoyed “Deep Thoughts” by Jack Handey? on Saturday Night Live. Still do. I have his books. I enjoy sarcasm, as long as it’s without the harshness that some people have. There is a difference between negativity and sarcastic humor. I enjoy teasing one another, but there is a difference between put downs and teasing. It’s one of the ways I show affection and feel affection. I don’t know if it can be taught? Perhaps it’s learned through childhood? POF cut me of

I've been reading about first dates on here and think I've figured out what women want... I think a stressful situation would be best. Perhaps I could show up late without calling or you could if you want? A loud place is good too, that way we can't hear one another. Let's throw in lots of drinking too, that way we are sure to misunderstand one another. Perhaps you could also tell me how much you miss your ex? In the meantime, I can be wishy- washy about my life.

Or we could go dancing, talk somewhere quiet, basically get to know one another. I think it's a good idea to get to know one another before we fly to Italy or something. At least exchange first names...

Well... to my pleasant surprise, I've received a few messages. To narrow things down a bit, I'll share a few thoughts. I'd like to start a family. Not in a hurry, but don't want to be 80 when my kid is 18. I've never dated a woman with kids, and I'm kind of inclined not to. Just an additional factor to add to the mix with ex's and all. I might consider if you're incredibly amazing and if your kid is very young, where I can develop a relationship. But still, I'm inclined not to date someone with children already. Furthermore, there is nothing wrong with you personally if you have children. It just may be more than I want to take on. You'll have to show me how easy it could be, and I'll consider. I've met a few ladies that are Mom's on here and you all seem amazing. To further narrow things, I'm on the conservative side of issues, for the most part, not all. I'm not happy with either political party. I like capitalism, not socialism. I like the 2nd Amendment. I believe in loving one another, but not forced by the government to do so. I believe in limited red tape/ limited government. I believe in hard work, and benefitting from your own hard work.