Perfect Man or Perfect Scam?

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Registered: 06-30-2006
Perfect Man or Perfect Scam?
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Sun, 07-09-2006 - 12:46pm

Just had to share this profile! There's even more of the same that I didn't put in the message. I figure if this guy is "for real" he will remain single since he is looking for the "perfect woman". If he is a scammer he will get lots of activity from this well written profile. Sorting out the winners from the losers with OLD is a challenge!

I am about the happiest man you would want to meet. At my age most of the serious scorecards of life have already been turned in: I've raised my children, established my career, and saved a bit for retirement along the way. I have cherished long-term friends. So, given good health, the rest should be for personal fulfillment, spiritual growth, and lots of fun and adventure. Right? But there is this one thing missing in my life, and that's where I hope you come in. Let me tell you a little more about what my beliefs are, and what you'd be getting. I've done so many things in my life, but here is a short list. Shotgunning, fly-fishing, golf, tennis, aviation, dance, competitive running and swimming, scuba, and travel. I'm an avid reader, and traveler. You get the Idea. I'll try almost anthing once except sky-diving and Mexican whiskey. What do I believe in? I have a strong religious faith. My honesty is total, but modified by tact and sensitivity. Learning is a life-long journey. I believe in charity. I don't believe in playing games with women, or taking advantage of them in any way. I don't believe in romantic evenings; I believe in a romantic life together. A man needs to court the woman for as long as they are together.

Deep down we're all looking for the same thing. I would prefer an educated, intelligent, and accomplished woman, healthy, and of independent means. I know all that's asking a lot. But if you have mood altering drug or alcohol dependence please go to the next profile. I hope past misfortunes are relatively small blips on the radar screen of your mind. I hope you like to read, and that what you read has more depth than romance novels and sc fi. I hope you like conversation so absorbing that at the end of a five hour road trip you'll think we just got started. And there's more I look for, but I think I'll keep the rest a secret for now. Perhaps you will show me love and charms I never new existed.

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Registered: 08-13-2004
Sun, 07-09-2006 - 4:15pm
I think this is a nicely written profile, overall. I don't consider it a scam at all. Also I like that he emphasizes the qualities relating to his "dream woman's" intellectual and emotional side, and does not stress the physical or external. I think I would possibly respond to that profile. The only thing is--many men have such requirements in their profile--that a woman should be "mentally stimulating," "good conversationalist," "well read," "independent"--but ultimately they still prefer somebody more shallow and simple minded.


Edited 7/9/2006 4:17 pm ET by pimbiroo
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Registered: 04-15-2006
Sun, 07-09-2006 - 8:01pm
I think it is a very well written profile and he seems to have a positive outlook on life. The one thing I don't like about alot of profiles is that people sound needy or include too many negatives in their lives. This guy seems genuinely happy but is lacking companionship. Aren't we all? Isn't that why we are here? I think that reading too many profiles tends to make us more skeptical and critical. I only read profiles occasionally so as not to be overly suspicious of ulterior motives. Once you begin talking with a person you are better able to determine if in fact the person is genuine or full of crap. Anyway, those are my thoughts on the profile.