How old do I actually look and what should I delete or add?

You look about your age and you seem like a cool azz mofo

Well, I appreciate you input & thanks but there must be a reason why I get no interest from the women who seem to be asking for my type of assets & dedication.

I am beginning to think women say they are looking for one thing when in actuality they WANT something entirely different.

I have not gotten a single reply to any message I have sent.

Guidance needed here folks, what or where is the drawback?

The last time I posted on a thread you created, I made a joke and you became churlish. I wonder if this is a habit or just directed at me?

In any case, the long hair and beard do make you look older. However, I'm not sure that's the key issue. In spite of certain indications to the contrary, I believe you are lacking in confidence.

I'm not saying you're shy or unwilling to take a risk, but how else can you explain the contradiction of someone who will boldly state in his profile: "I still look like I am 30 and I haven't gained a pound since I graduated from HS, still 135." and the man asking us for opinions on how old he looks?

Sorry to be so blunt (but you did ask for opinions) but your profile portrays you as being an arrogant, conceited, opinionated a$$hole.

I do not recall the incident sorry. I didn't come here in search of humor which is probably why I missed the joke.

I asked for the Reader's Digest version of a very long post. You made a scathing comment about the type of person who reads Reader's Digest. The fact is I do not and never have. I was making a point in a tongue in cheek fashion and you did not respond well.

Personally, I could not care less about your response. However, if this is the normal way you interact with strangers then I'd suggest therein lies part of the problem.

Maybe another problem is that you are not looking for humor.

humor is over rated

I believe you are in the minority opinion, but you are certainly entitled.

I am curious as to what exactly I have posted that would lead you to believe that I am arrogant, conceited, opinionated and an a$$hole..?
You opinion is valued but of more import is the reason!

I stated what I have done with my life, what type of person I am in search of and NOT interested in.

Life and love are serious, maybe I am not being shallow enough or need to appear as not knowing what I am looking for?

Time is far too precious to invest in frivolousness, I tend to be more direct in my approaches, not wanting to waste time with those who are not as serious about locating a mate.

I could not care less about a hook-up or casual relationships.


Details would be oh so helpful!
opinions are great but only when backed up by reasoning or insight into the decision.

sorry

I just thought that was funny

That was so dry I didn't even get it. Me bad.

I know this is not directed at me, but I'm going to take a stab at answering anyway. Direct approaches and not wanting to waste time is fine. Understanding who you are and what you're looking for is an EXCELLENT characteristic, but I still come back to the lack of humor and the way you approach people. You can be direct, yet full of humor, and courteous all at the same time. These things are not mutually exclusive.

Ah now that you detailed the encounter I do recall it!

Brevity is not one of my best suits, NON-detailed explanations, in my book, is one sure way to be misunderstood, so I make a point of clarification up front.
When people find my missives long or too detailed & then make comments I assume they had the abilities to view the length of the post ahead of time and had the choice to read or not, those that do and then complain about the length are being either flip or snarky as if I wasted their time when it was their choice to read something that did not apply to them.
sorry!
And if you dont read the digest & never have how can you base a statement on its value or contents or audience?

Back to the subject.....
where does the bio come off as arrogant?

Reader's Digest is synonymous with a condensed version. That's how. Simple isn't it?

I see your problem and I'm done here. Best of luck to ya!

I dont know about arrogant but your pics kinda make you look like one of those cantankerous prospectors

Now this is strictly my opinion so with that in mind; I get the impression from your profile writeup that you are very intelligent and a man who knows exactly what he wants in life. I do not agree with your statement that you still look like 30. That is a tad bit of a stretch, but how we see ourselves is important. You say you are looking for a woman for a relationship? Well in that case, I would remove the one item on your "interests" that says "time alone". If you are referring to time alone with a woman, then say that. If you are referring to time alone with no one else around, well that may keep some women from contacting you. Just a thought.

I can understand why the cover photo & the one of Mohave would tend to be seen that way, I explained they are older & included a recent one.

Could it be that I am too direct, wanting to cut to the chase and skip all the meaningless chitchat that is forgotten once the inner person emerges?

For a farmboy from nowhere, I have done rather well by myself, made friends with what some would call heroes and traveled farther than most do...is the mention of those things intimidating?
I am a faithfull guy who was very satisfied in a very long marriage, never strayed once, and was a loving caring husband. Our friends all looked up to our relationship as a role model and mentioned it frequently. The marriage ended due to her death in a car accident, the result of a speeding red-light runner.
What I am looking for is a woman who is ready to meet a guy who is faithful, independent and well rounded with several skills interests & drives and who is thin and enjoys traveling at a pace that entails more than just saying"i've been there".

THERE you go...info that has value !
I am guessing that people read what they want to read into a profile. I hesitate at being more specific but am willing to take your advice and clarify. Thanks!