My dating history is laughable. I always wanted to be a husband and father, but god has seen fit to make sure that never happened. I haven't been on a date in years. Why? after being rejected and friend zoned time and time again, you get more than a little gun shy. At this point it would take something pretty special before I'd put my neck out there again. I know there have been several posts from females on here in regards to finding a man that's not stuck in the worldly side of things, but in my experience it is at least just as difficult to find a female that doesn't have a pile of worldly hang ups. (gotta look, act, dress, just right.. gotta have the right house in the right neighborhood, make the right amount of money, etc.) I find that the women I've known in my lifetime to be far more materialistic, world centered, and judgmental than they would claim. I have a hard time not laughing when I hear women talk about just wanting a good man that works hard and loves well. I know that my opinions on that may offend some folks and I apologize if it does, but I'm speaking from the experience of 40 years of singleness. I have 2 godsons, 15-20 kids that call me uncle (only 2 are blood), more life long friends than most people I know who always tell me that I'd make a great husband and father. (maybe they're blowing smoke up my skirt?) I treat people, especially women, with respect. Sex is not a big motivator for me. Waiting for marriage would be a cake walk. I'm not trying to make myself look good, but I write those things because I think that some times god just decides that you're gonna be single regardless of anything else. I am a million miles from perfect, but am I that undatable? I've always been blown away by women that chase after some of the biggest jerks I've seen simply because they look a certain way or some other stupid worldly thing. And some of the biggest jerk men I know are heavily involved in churches.....happily married..... I could go on and on. Yes. I AM jaded.