From: anonymus+1154@godiva.nectar.cs.cmu.edu
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: DWM in Washington DC area iso S/DWF
Date: 13 Nov 92 00:57:36 GMT
Organization: Anonymous contact service


Well I hope this doesn't go too badly but I've finally decided to try posting
to this list. Not that there seems to ever be any flames or acrimony flying
around on this list that one should be concerned about :-), but anyway, here
it goes ...

I may as well start off with a physical description of myself so that it's
clear right off just how shallow I am :-). I'm a rather young looking 43 year 
old DWM. I don't really like describing myself as handsome, but I have often 
been told I'm handsome, so I'll describe myself as handsome here. I'm 5'9", 
thin, have dark hair and a mustache, and keep reasonably fit - mostly through 
running. Things I like doing, other than just going out and having a good time, 
include tennis, golf, good conversation, plays, and movies quite a bit. I do 
a good deal of reading - mostly good literature and history - and I find this 
essential. I also enjoy music quite a lot, mostly alternative rock, but I'm 
pretty much open to anything in this area (I should add too that I'm nearly 
devoid of any musical or artistic abilities, but this hasn't lessened my taste 
for either). I'm reasonably well educated - BA and MS degrees - and have a 
rather good job as well.

I'm not sure how effective I'll be at this, but I'll make an attempt to
describe my personality here. The first thing I think I should mention is that
I really do have a great sense of humor, there's really not much I can't laugh
about, despite my more or less contemplative nature and sometimes serious 
demeanor. I'm easy going, laid back, and unpretentious - most people, I'm 
sure, would describe me as the nice guy type. I'm optimistic about most things 
and pleased with nearly every aspect of my life. All the same, I think a 
good relationship can go a long way towards adding to one's happiness. I 
haven't had any trouble finding dates lately, but at the same time I haven't 
dated anyone that I've had much interest in establishing a serious 
relationship with.

I'll switch here from describing myself to describing the characteristics I
like and look for in other people. First, I find a sense of humor essential.
Also, I'm generally honest in everything I do, and I'm sure honesty would have
to be implicit in any enduring relationship I might establish. More than
anything, I suppose, what I look for in somebody I might get involved with, is
a good heart (or at least what I perceive to be a good heart), and a good sense
of humor. Of course that's not enough in itself to establish a lasting
relationship, but I don't think particular interests are all that important
either, so much as the ability to communicate with each other. I know if I'm 
ever again to establish a lasting relationship, it will have to be with 
someone I can also establish a good friendship with. Finally, I'll mention 
looks. I don't think looks are all important, but I do think they're an 
important factor, and I prefer someone who is pretty/attractive and who is 
thin to normal build. 

If any of the above sounds like it describes someone you might like or find 
interesting - or if you just want to write out of sympathy :-) - please drop 
me a line ... 

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