PLEASE EXCUSE THIS HORRID PHOTO! I've been told I look better in person...:)

Hello! My name is Chris, I'm 6'1" a retired Navy diver; I figure most of the other guys on here say how awesome they are, so I'll just talk straight. I'm single, divorced, no kids, dogs, or baggage; I'm not gay, psychotic, or "trying to find myself," like some others I see all around me. I love to do most anything, especially jogging, writing, and deep-sea fishing; I love to read, and have an intelligent conversation. My challenge has been finding an intelligent, sweet, empathetic, honest, vivacious, and relationship-minded lady that I can give my time, attention, and passion to. Believe me, I will go out of my way to treat her like the gift from God she would be. Are you out there?

If I send you my phone number,I want to get to know you, not stalk, scare, or anything else; please remember that I'm taking a chance in sending it, like you all think you are taking a chance in using it; so please don't automatically discount the gesture. Believe me, there are loonies, "clingers," stalkers, and goofballs in your gender as well. I just want to meet "her," and really don't want a pen-pal; I had that in high school...:)

I'm not an angry type; I am very optimistic about life, and feel blessed with each day God gives me; it's just that I figure you gals have heard every "line" ever created, and I think you deserve real directness. :):):):):):):):)

Everyone on here says they want honesty. OK, here goes: if you are just separated and can't get over your ex-husband, if your last boyfriend still comes around, if your kids cannot accept you having a life of your own, you are overconcerned about looks (i.e. need a dozen photos to see if there is a "connection" or "chemistry" [Gaagh]), too stuck on "space," if you are unsure that your therapist would allow you to date so soon after 1. your divorce 2. your last boyfriend going to jail, or 3. your last boyfriend getting out of jail, but "he is really a nice guy when he's calm," you think cocaine is a great decongestant, you use marijuana as an after-dinner mint, you think smoking "occasionally" is every 45-minutes, or you are "emotionally unavailable," I'm not the type for you; I don't say this to be sarcastic; I've met several gals where this was exactly the case, and negative turbulence is something I can do without; and no, I don't have the "pretty-boy" civilian look; just me...:)

When someone says "I'll call you later," and then a week goes by, and the person tells me "Oh, I've been so busy, I haven't had time to call." I think to myself "sure," with 24-hours in a day? Even President Obama isn't that booked up. And if you are that busy, what are you doing looking for friends/dating/long-term relationships or whatever else on online?

Again, I'm not trying to be a jerk; not at all. I just figure that communication is the real intercourse in a relationship, and starting off totally factual and straight is the way to go! Don't you agree?

Believe me ladies, most guys feel the same way; I just have the you-know-whats to say it! lol!

Tell the truth; real men can take it...:):):):):):)

I think we all agree that drama belongs in the theatre, not in relationships.

O.K. Everyone has seen the ads that say: "I love to walk on the beach, hold hands and watch the sunset," right? Remember we live on the East coast, alright? Do you want the romance of looking at the dumpster behind the McDonalds on Atlantic Avenue, lol! Besides, how can you do that if you don't know the person yet (like on a first date)? How about great conversation at an outdoor cafe, restaurant, or pub; a place by the ocean, that's a calm, peaceful and serene environment to talk and begin to get to know each other instead?