I am not a typical guy. I’m expressive, communicative, emotional, affectionate… I’ll be honest. I’m in touch with my feminine side. But I don’t give anything away on the masculine side (except belching and that crotch itching thing). I am not looking for a NW Female Action Figure. I prefer the girly-girls. If you like football and hikes, bonus!

I’m very witty and usually have my friends in stitches. But be warned: It's a dry humor. You will be evaluated on the time it takes you to go from blank stare to laughing. I’m not kidding. Or am I… I can be a bit sarcastic, and I’m kind of a tease. I think that adds up to “smartass”, which I have been called a few times.

Yes, I am still not quite divorced. Please don’t hold that against me. These do-it-yourself projects can drag out. But it’s as over as over can be. I am excited to meet the girl I’m going to spend the rest of my life with. Hoping she is also excited to meet me. Wow, that would suck if she wasn’t…

I really need to be understood by you. I’m a complex personality, with many (apparent) contradictions. I’m deep and will expect you to dive in. Likewise, I want to know your innermost thoughts. I'm pretty transparent and communicate well and often (sometimes too much.) I’m very empathetic and able to read personalities pretty well. (I have been called psychic more than a few times). I will get you.

I love long, meaningful conversations. I am very affectionate. I will hold your hand while we're walking, kiss you in public, and hug you often (especially if it seems like you need one.) I'm also very playful and a bit silly at times, so watch yourself if you're shy!

I quit Microsoft to start my own company and it has been doing well for 10 years. I'm a risk-taker, but I keep them manageable. I’m driven, but not a workaholic.

Contradictions? I have a few.
I am very emotional, but also very logical and calculating.
As an engineer, I can be very focused on a project. But relationships are more important to me. My work always suffers when relationships are at stake, not the other way around.
I’m extremely sensitive to how others feel, but my strong need to communicate clearly can come off as blunt at times.
In school, I was the class clown, and the smartest kid in class.

I'm self-confident but I don’t take myself too seriously. I'm not full of myself. I laugh at myself often, but I rarely point while doing so.

I make the best chocolate chip cookies you've ever had. I'm very particular. Several times in my life, faced with not being able to find a piece of furniture I wanted, I made it myself. I once moved a driveway to the other side of the house and built a carport. I've spent days with a pick, ax, and shovel, removing a huge stump in my yard. I don't back down from many challenges. My motto: How hard can it be?

I have been described as “metro” but I have never had a manicure. I do workout regularly and it shows. It’s a health thing -- mind and body. Typical comments from women: soft hands, easy to talk to, great kisser, and "you're so sweet!"

What I am looking for: Feminine, confident, fun, smart, beautiful, slim, sweet, decisive and strong-willed. You love to wear skirts and heels and sundresses, but are not afraid to break a nail. You should be in shape and have the self-discipline it takes to stay that way. You should be a typical GIRL. Giving, affectionate, romantic, loyal, emotional, fashionable, loves to kiss and be held. You want an equal partner, but you understand and celebrate the differences between us. You don’t judge men for not thinking like women. You enjoy the times when we can fulfill the fantasy, shamelessly giving each other what we each crave. Like wearing that outfit I love and being arm candy for the evening, dancing for me, not with me. I’ll be just as happy to cuddle with you on the couch, watching the latest chick flick in front of a cozy fire with a glass of wine.

I think this should be called "internet meeting" and not "dating". I won't know if I would like to date someone until I have met her in person. I love meeting new people, but I don't like the high expectations of a "date". So, this meeting should be a coffee or a drink and we should both expect it to not be a long encounter. I am more looking for the potential for chemistry as it is hard to expect much more over a coffee. Then we can decide if we want to go on a real date.

I am very interested in making new friends, so if we hit it off, but there is no chemistry, I will still consider our meeting a success (if you feel the same way).

Female
younger than 42
Must not be looking for Talk/E-mail
Must not be married