Never thought I'd be here, advertising myself. But I am good product, so it's okay. Only seeking one customer!

I am modest but not self-conscious, so I can do this and describe myself and what I expect of life. Please forgive me.

I grew up as the eldest brother of 7. I have 5 wonderful sisters, all within 8 years of each other. I learned about girls, then women, and though I am still mystified, and often confused by them, I also have no problem revering a good woman. A girl of real quality is far more complex than any guy is... and capable of multi-tasking at the same time as living a life that is driven by heart-felt involvement. I could never be gay because I was so spoiled getting to know real women.

I am not perfect, however, otherwise my wife would not have left me for a younger man. She needed to start over, I guess, with a clean slate and her need to experiment. I guess a lot of what I value about myself... my consistency, and "keeping my word", not breaking promises, meaning what I say, saying what I mean, giving to friends and family if they ask me for things or help they need and I can do so... became boring for her. I didn't know her as well as I thought.

I am a professional communicator, at least in terms of technical projects and web marketing and organization of projects. I write frequently, and have been published in various magazines and journals over the years. My graduate work was in Educational Psychology and my doctoral studies in Communications. I am a member of Mensa. I grew up in San Diego but have lived for periods of time in LA, NYC, Miami, and the UK (Cambridge). I provide consultancy services on website design, production & hosting, search engine presence, and editorial management. I am writing two books (as time permits) in my spare time.

My children love me. Though I may not have been as good a husband as I thought I was, I know I did not let her down. Never cheated. Never physically abused. Never humiliated. My children were also confused... and didn't even believe it at first. At least they are coping, and I do try to remind them frequently that I have not abandoned them even though I was the parent forced to leave. They will welcome any good woman in my life because they know I deserve one!

I not only know how to be a good brother, and a good husband, but also a good friend. I still communicate with every woman I dated before I got married... because I never hurt anyone. I may not be an easy personality, because my basic character flaw is intensity, but I am easy-going about style and humor and art and cuisine, etc. My interests are varied and eclectic.

But I do require sincerity as well as honesty. I mean what I say, and only a woman who knows herself will want to spend time with me every day. I know how to have fun, and can party with the best of them (do have some stories!), but I do think life is real, and real short, and my conscience won't allow me to waste too much of it. Plus, my sisters are a real litmus test of whether a girlfriend is worth having or not! If you are real you will love them, too.

I am religious, sorry if that is a problem. God has given me so many blessings, and so many consolations, that I am available to him when he needs me to help someone, or learn something new, or undertake a difficult task. The poetry for which I got a national award a couple years ago was all motivated by trying to explain how satisfying it is to be a good person and try to serve others.

But I'm not a saint, either. I do enjoy a good drink... and naughty jokes... and dancing, expecially if dirty... and funny clothing... and parties... and camping... and cruising the scenes where other people are posing!

I decided that it makes more sense for me to lose your interest right at first than to find out later that I came across as less than I am. I want a partner as well as a real, full woman whom I can adore. This is a way she can find me if God wants her to.

Bless!