I'm new to the dating scene. My friends and family say I'm a great guy. I know the idea here is to attract someone (maybe you), but I'm going to do my best to not oversell.

I'm a professional and financially stable, have a nice house and car. I have 3 kids, 2 of which live with me part-time. I love my kids and you won't find a better dad, which is important to me.

I'm new to dating (Sept '09) and this site (late Oct '09) and my purpose is to find a meaningful, lasting relationship. I'm not a career dater or player. My expectation is that I won't be on this site long.

I'm a nice guy and well-liked by just about everyone I meet. I'm in great shape and healthy. Most people think I'm 5-10 yrs younger than I am. My family and friends say I'm good looking, but I'll leave that to you to decide. I'm affectionate, sensitive, attentive, and completely faithful in a committed relationship. I'm an unusually good listener for a guy. I'm strong, but gentle. I treat people the way I'd like to be treated and routinely call my waiters and waitresses by name when dining out. I let people merge into traffic in front of me instead of rushing to close them off. I routinely smile at complete strangers just to be nice. I make confident eye contact, but not in the aggressive, creepy way some guys do. I'm educated and articulate, but not at all snobby.

I'm looking for an affectionate, caring woman and eventually someone special so I can get off this site. I'm open and honest - not jaded to relationships like so many people that have been in the dating scene a long time.

About the pictures below. 1) They're recent - all from Oct '09 or later, and; 2) Don't read anything into the shirtless pic. There's no innuendo intended. It's just to show that I take care of myself. A lot of guys my age don't so I thought that may be important to some.

I am separated and expect to be divorced by February '10. ***Don't let this scare you - there's no chance of reconciliation.*** It's amicable and we both understand that we weren't right for one another. We have both moved on and started dating. I won't drain our date/coffee/lunch with those details unless you ask and sincerely want to know, in which case I'll answer any question you ask so you feel comfortable that I'm a good guy and that my relationship is truly over. If you appreciate my other qualities, but the "still married" thing weighs heavy on you, please allow yourself to get to know me. If I can't set you at ease about it, then the time's not right for us anyway. I'm a quality guy, but if you have an abundance of (truly) quality guys seeking you that are completely unattached (and honest with you about that) and this is an issue to you, then just add me to your favs and check back in Feb and maybe I'll still be around. :)

I love new experiences and am open to new things.

First, I'd want to meet somewhere so you have your own transportation and feel comfortable and safe. I'd like it to be somewhere not too loud so we can talk and get to know each other. Dinner out may be too formal, but something casual would be OK. I can be formal, but I think an informal setting would be more helpful in breaking the ice. Lunch, coffee, ice cream, or a drink would be better. Taking a walk would also be nice. Ideally, let's do both. Here in Orlando there are lots of places to do that. I'd want to get to know you and let you get to know me. I'm an open book and easy to get to know. My voice and easy demeanor will quickly set you at ease.