White male seeks companion
First things first, I'm currently separated and the divorce is pending, don't want to mislead anyone. I've tried a few of the online dating sites and they are so bogged down with fakes, scammers and general bs that the experience has been less than pleasant. Thought I'd roll the dice and give CL a shot.
A truly down to earth, hard working guy here, blue collar mind you. I don't have my head in the clouds and I prefer the term realist where others may say pessimist, pragmatic if you will.
Lately life has been throwing some serious curves my way and I think I have handled them better than at any prior point in my life. I can take pleasure in the simple things in life and at the same time appreciate the finer. I enjoy many genres of both music and film, especially love anything that broadens my mind.
Actually quite shy unless it becomes apparent that there is common ground and shared interests, at that point you better hang on because if it falls under the "Things I'm Compassionate About" heading, I can go on and on. If it is honesty you want, I can fill that order on a level most aren't used to. Ask me anything, I have nothing to hide, but be prepared for real answers and not the typical "What I think you want to hear" responses.
My sense of humor is sometimes twisted, sometimes dry. I'm a walking encyclopedia of little known facts, can do more than boil water and for just a high school diploma, my vocabulary is rather extensive. I'm extremely handy with a wrench, especially when it comes to cars and around the house. I'm intrigued by psychology and sometimes a pen in my hand makes for some creative scribblings on paper. I can't carry a tune in a bucket but if I'm in the car and there is a song playing that I like, I'm a superstar. I don't care who sees me, I'll look right at you and keep on singing. I'll likely never see you again so you can think I look silly all you want, I'm enjoying myself, and yes, I like music....a lot!
Formerly a politics/current affairs/international affairs junkie but have been weaning myself from television for several weeks so I'm a little out of touch.
Never fared well dating multiple women simultaneously, not exactly wired that way. Not here to fill the proverbial "little black book" with numbers. I'd love to correspond with like minded folks here, test the waters for common ground, perhaps a lunch or dinner meeting here and there and see what happens. If the connection is there, conversation will flow like water.
Interests include music of many different genres, no rap though and not really fond of "pop" either, camping, canoeing, fishing, live bands, love the mountains like east TN or Hot Springs, AR, cooking, dining out, a good movie, especially on the couch but the theater is good too, occasionally. Can't dance a lick, sorry, not into the bar scene, love stimulating conversation. I don't drink, smoke or use drugs and prefer the same. If you do smoke hopefully you are making an honest effort to quit so it's not a deal breaker. Not into sports though I will play the rare round of golf even though I'm lousy. I'm southern born and raised but not into NASCAR either. I'm likely forgetting some things but you get a general idea.
I'm 5'8" tall, 190lbs, hazel eyes and close cropped blonde hair, always clean shaven, not hard to look at by any means.
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Call me a male chauvinist pig if you want but I'm only interested in ************height/weight proportionate ladies************, and let's be realistic, there will have to be a certain amount of physical attraction as well. Not trying to be rude, just brutally honest. If you can't deal with that, you can't deal with me.
I'd really love to meet someone from the UK but that might be asking a bit much in this area. Also seeking White, Asian, Latino and although I've never dated a woman of color I wouldn't rule out the possibility. Age range, 38-48. My formal education may stop at high school diploma level officially but my intelligence level exceeds that so please be able to communicate clearly. Sorry if some of that comes out a little harsh, just trying to be clear and honest, hopefully you can respect that.
If I can make you smile, make you laugh and make you feel good about yourself and vice versa, who knows. Hope to hear from you.
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