I'm good at trying to be good...key word try.

Glad to see you're the same sweet guy Krupa!

I don't really like to be the center of attention in any arena so I pretty much lie low wherever I am. I figure the right one will spot the diamond in the rough, no need for me to throw up a spotlight and advertise the wares. Sometimes being unnoticeable can draw the ones that see beyond the obvious, the ones that appreciate the subtle details, although I suppose this is just an assumption.

Hmmm. I am 42 and have never been married and I don't assume it's because there's something wrong with me...I know it for a fact!

I personally try not to make any assumptions about anyone, especially in this venue because anybody can portray him/herself to be whomever they want on a computer. I believe you can't truly know someone until you meet in person and look into their eyes. Therein lies the truth in my opinion.

Thank you kind sir for the warm welcome and laying out the rules. Yes, I have multiple voices screaming loudly in my already addled brain but the imaginary shrink says it's nothing to worry about since I don't listen to anybody anyways.

Actually I've been on this site for years now, just haven't been around in awhile and don't post much even when I am. I'm more of the lurker type, hiding in the shadows and hoping to spy a possible accomplice to share my crazy life with. Hasn't happened yet but I believe in miracles so I'm not giving up hope.

I have no friggen idea but my imaginary shrink says it's a chronic condition.

Happy Birthday Krupa! Hope you get everything you wish for and then some. Enjoy your special day!

Not sure I believe in the idea of a "Mr. Right". I suppose he could exist but it's sorta like Bigfoot...he may be out there but I'll believe it when I see it! I figure that as long as I keep my eyes open to the possibility, there's hope. I'm probably more likely to spot Bigfoot though!

Not sure I believe in the idea of a "Mr. Right". I suppose he could exist but it's sorta like Bigfoot...he may be out there but I'll believe it when I see it! I figure that as long as I keep my eyes open to the possibility, there's hope. I'm probably more likely to spot Bigfoot though!

I listen to my heart. The voices in my head play the tennis match...do it, don't do it, do it, don't do it...but a decision has to be made so I do what I "feel" is right. I figure if it's the wrong decision, I'll soon find out and adjust my course of action accordingly. If I follow my heart though, I'm usually happy with the outcome.

I think most people are sincere when they say this because life is nothing but an endless array of choices.

We choose to be alone for a variety of reasons, but mostly I think it's because we have a preconceived notion of what we expect from a partner and from ourselves. We may think that we're not where we need to be to invest in a relationship, that we haven't attained what we need to have to attract the type of person we want. On the other hand, we may not want to settle for someone that doesn't fulfill our expectations.

We seem to want the stars to align into the perfect configuration before we opt for companionship instead of walking the solo journey through life. Even though we say we're content by ourselves, I think most people deep down want that connection with someone else; we just seem to have trouble expanding our narrow minded parameters that would allow it, so we choose to be alone.

I'd take a decent honest guy within 10 years of 40 in either direction. Problem seems to be that wears off around the age of 2! Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating slightly, but it's surely gone by the teenage years and never to return.

But seriously...I think that if decent and honest were the ONLY two traits needed, there would be an abundance of men available to all that really wanted one. Unfortunately women (and men too!) seem to want so much more, physical attraction being at or near the top of the list. Throw in all the other requirements for what we're really looking for and it's pretty easy to say "Why can't I find a decent person?".

I'm gonna start looking for just one requirement...breathing...and go from there. Maybe I'll have better luck!

I've never had a guy respond with a longer email than mine. Of course, I can write a damn book so I'm not surprised by this. Guess it boils down to written communication skills or lack thereof. I wouldn't necessarily write the guy off (pun intended!) just 'cause you wrote two paragraphs and he responded with two sentences. If you start getting one word responses to your twelve pages, then you might be a bit concerned that you're not the perfect match.

Born and raised...

My intelligence usually wows 'em. That and the fact that I know more about most sports than most guys do. Throw in that I can change my oil and brake pads and they're really floored.

Perfect answer!

Prayers sent!

I'm doing my best to rectify the situation.

I do have to agree that our education system has decreased dramatically. When I went to high school, you really had to work hard and produce an excellent assignment to get an A. I recently graduated from college and As are handed out for mediocre work at best. You can get a C just by handing SOMETHING in, no matter how poorly it's done. Trust me, I know first hand how the grading system works now in higher education.

Case in point: Took a psych exam. Did horrible on it...68 I think. I was devastated. The prof explained that it wasn't that bad...a C+ actually since the class average was 64. I looked at him like he was nuts. I said "I don't care what the class average is, I failed this exam. I want to know at least 80% of what I should know, and more often than not I'm in the high 90% range. A 68 might be acceptable to you but it falls well below my standards! How can I do better?"

He looked at me like I was nuts! Of course, I was the only 40 year old in class so that could explain it.

Thanks Lex. I appreciate the fact that you understand I would never intentionally bully someone, on here or in real life. I made a humorous observation (hence why I put the after it!)and it got taken the wrong way apparently. I didn't mean to start a war! Don't kick me off...I just got back!

Are ya keeping score? And the winner is...? No, don't answer that...I know already!

Nice to see ya enjoying yourself you sexy thing! I mean in here and with Soufie. Haven't been on lately so I'm just catching up. Congrats bro!