I'm a father of three, a pilot, and a published author. I do my best to be honest and transparent, which is sometimes harder than I expected. (I'm not saying I always succeed.) In my view of the world, a successful relationship takes two people who have the courage to speak from their hearts. Despite keeping a realistic and often dark view of all that's going on in the world, I'll probably remain an incurable romantic until I draw my last breath. After all, it's the hope of finding and nourishing a heart-to-heart bond that keeps us breathing. I'm never happier than when I can make a woman smile. Can I make you smile?

Hanging with my 16-year-old son, texting my other kids, building a wooden airplane, writing, bicycling, motorcycling, visiting my friends

Listening and cuddling.

I have no idea because I'm not them!

I read a lot of non-fiction and watch a mix of indies and movies about relationships (not usually rom coms). My favorite "classic" bands are Styx, Boston, and Springsteen, but I've also taken a liking to the music of Andrew Bird, the Shins, and Dropkick Murphys. Indian is one of my favorite foods to eat, but I'll eat just about anything.

Companionship, air, water, food, a warm place to lay my head, and freedom to explore the world -- in that order!

EVERYTHING!!!

Decompressing.

I was raised in an extremely conservative house. I've made a long and painful effort to become more accepting of people who don't believe the same things I do -- not easy to depart from the world view of your family and closest friends.