If you're looking for a bad-boy type, then you've found the wrong profile (although I can be mischievous at times). I'm the type of guy who will treat you with respect, listen when you talk, hold the door open for you, and be completely honest, even if it's embarassing or painful. I don't smoke or drink, but it's simply a matter of personal taste. If you don't ask me to start smoking or drinking, I won't ask you to stop.

I tend to be uninterested in sports (except for MMA), and I'd generally prefer to stay at home and cuddle on the couch with a good movie (or even a bad one, because those can be fun sometimes too!) than to go out for a night on the town. However, variety is the spice of life, and I'm (almost) always willing to try new experiences.

I'm a bit on the quiet/shy side until I'm comfortable around people, then I tend to be more of the sarcastic/smartass type. I'm very affectionate, and I'm an absolute sucker for things like hand-holding and hugging. Respect and trust are very important to me. I believe that the key to any relationship is communication, and I prefer to discuss disagreements and problems and to talk them out rather than let frustration, anger, or resentment build. I'm very loyal, and while I don't have a large number of friends, the friends I do keep are incredible people.

I'm finally getting my life back together. I recently started a great job, I've got my own place, my health is back on track, and my divorce is nearly final. Now that I'm in a place where I have something to offer, I'm looking to find somebody to receive it. Ideally, I'd like to find a wonderful woman, get to know her, and build a long-term relationship out of it. However, I'm not looking to rush into things, so if you'd prefer casual dating, friendship, or just some companionship, I'm open to those as well.

I don't have any strict requirements for what my ideal woman would be like. I just know that I want somebody I enjoy spending time with, somebody who makes me laugh and appreciates my sense of humor, somebody who accepts me for who I am, and somebody who misses me when we're apart.

If you'd like to get to know me better, send me a note.

As the man, I realize that meeting people off the internet is a completely different experience for women, so I'm open to whatever you're comfortable doing. If you'd prefer to meet up at a coffee shop or something, I understand. However, I generally prefer the classic dinner date where you can sit, relax, and talk.

A lot of people don't like movies for first dates, but I feel that they give you a chance to think about what you learned during dinner, and just relax for a bit. If things are going well, you have one more thing in common to discuss.

When I see a really good movie, I really like to go out and get some pie and talk about it. It's sort of a tradition.

Would you like to get some pie?
(Bonus points if you know what I'm talking about, and, no, it's not some thinly veiled sexual innuendo.)