I'd like to start with a little about me in case anyone does read this they'll have a little understanding as to why I'm posting this.

I'm a very private person. Shy with men and I'm too embarrassed to admit how long it's been since my last relationship.

Yes, I got my heart broken and decided love wasn't worth the heartache. Of course I was mistaken and the broken heart mended a long time ago. Now I'm ready to get back out there and hopefully find 'The One'. At least I think I am. My question is if you found that one special person and both of you feel the same, what do you hope that person will be like? And, what's your biggest fear?

Personally I hope he's very confident and at least somewhat persistent because I worry I'll grow a yellow streak down my back and head for the hills! I can't help but believe if he's confident and persistent enough that he'll not give up on me easily. And, I love a confident man! I find that to be extremely attractive.

I hope I'm not stepping on any toes by joining in this forum while still a newby here. I've participated in business forums but this is the first of a personal nature.

I'd really like to know how others that are searching for someone too think and feel.

Heck if I know. Maybe the man that's looking for me? And, if by some remote possibility he does exist and is here I sure hope he let's me know it's him because I'm clueless. But, for right now? I'd be happy to have hot fudge cake from Friches. And the chili would work too.

All of you have made my morning! Thank you!!!

Perhaps I should not have added the 'please don't hurt my feelings'?

I do expect some criticism or I wouldn't have asked to be rated.

Thank you. That's a very kind thing to say.

Please don't hurt my feelings!!

Yes, I'm new here but not to online dating.

Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it very much.

Hi Everyone. Can someone please explain to me the purpose the Friends? Clearly I'm new here or I would know the answer to this. Why am I receiving Friend Requests when there's been no contact with someone? I can understand this after you've been communicating with an individual but as a first form of contact? Thanks in advance!