I am a single white male who is looking for someone to share the good and bad. Sure I prefer an optimist, which I can be, but I PREFER a REALIST (which I proudly am), that is - sometimes Life does hand you crap, and if you grin thru that, I am inclined to think you a Hypocrite. Me no like Hypocrites.
I think Woman find me attractive (several have stated just that!), but I do not know how to answer that myself, although I have been called self-assured and flirting is a sport that I enjoy very much

(photo included). My looks are average IMHO, but feel free to tell me that I am more than that! I am 48 yrs old but look and act younger.
I love photography (I have a great eye) and have had shows and sold some prints in the past.
I am a gentleman who has the greatest respect for women, I will open doors for you and try my darndest to not interupt or talk over you. I will respect you (the "R" word is right up there with dislike of Hypocrites) as a person and as a Woman. Although I do confess to not always understanding Women.

Which brings up another one of my gifts that God has given me: Humor, if I can't make you laugh, then you and I should probably say no. I need a woman who can laugh at/with me. I have an exceptional sense of humor...
I believe in pleasing a woman and I am very intrigued by you if you know and appreciate the gift that is your female sexuality. (NO, I am NOT advocating for 1st date or casual sex here, I AM saying that if you are not in tune with the woman side of you, as our relationship grows and lovemaking becomes the next logical step, if you are a cold fish or someone whom does not fully embrace their sexuality, We WILL NOT succeed as a successful couple, and my goal is to be half of a successful couple)
This is just part of some of me. There is much much more. But I think that this is the foundation, ie. if any of this repulses you, "Please keep it moving, nothing more to see here..."
Hope to hear from y'all soon!
"A man who stands for nothing, will fall for anything."
On a first date, I like to meet over coffee or dinner, and see where things go. I love a good conversation and have been told that I can argue any issue (though the first date is Probably not the time for this

). I am a big believer in "dipping the toes" and being a flirt if We sense it (Yes, you know what I mean). What I am saying in so many words is that I believe that "It is what it is" and we need to respond to that It as we live on this Earth. I guess that is also why I find answering some of these online dating questions so challenging.
Back to our first date: After our conversations, we should discuss what we want to do next this can include: 1) "Heck, you are not for me, can I add you to my friends' list?" (I have made friends this way, chemistry can be hard to define and will continue to be defined in a successful relationship, but we generally Both will know when there is no hope AT ALL on our 1st date). 2) "Would you like to go to (Examples: Movie, Coffee/desert, Mini golf, Go carts, bowling, trap/skeet shooting)after I (Matt) pay this bill? 3) "What are you doing on (Example) Saturday, there is a terrific band (or see examples in 2) playing at..." 4) "This week is crazy, can I call you?" (Telephone numbers, contact info exchanged here)
OK, one example, probabaly over presented above, but I am open to just about any creative or otherwise ideas! I would definitely say yes to any woman whom presents a great idea like trap/skeet shooting, going for a motorcycle/bicycle ride, car shopping, public market, Go carts, Laser tag, Photo shoot in her or my favorite park... or ANYthing else.
What I am saying is, I am one to entertain any idea that WE have MUTUALY Agreed to. Life is indeed short.