Anyway, if you're easy-going and at least 86% awesome, feel free to drop me a line sometime! I'm attracted to people who set big goals and put all their effort into pursuing them. I can't stand their smell and don't want to be around smoke all the time. :( Me You: An undeniably awesome couple with amazing chemistry. Example 4: Goofy and Sarcastic I tie my own shoes, brush my own hair, and make my own bed...Example 2: Genuine and Modest Hey there, my name's Dave. Even if your life's dream is to become the world's greatest thumb-wrestler, I totally dig it. (well, only if my mom isn't at home.) During the day, I can be found sitting in an office cubicle, feverishing tapping my phone with hopes of getting a new high score on Candy Crush.All three profiles manage to stand out from the crowd – they’re unique and free of the usual online dating clichés that people have come to expect, while still showcasing the user’s true personality.

And yet another short list of things that I’m not really fond of: – Cars (can’t tell why I put this one first…) – Self-centered people (but, hey…

My goal for the blog Surviving Dating is to share my thoughts, observations and experiences on dating and relationships, with a focus on the issues particular to mature adults.

With wisdom and experience comes a lot of information to share.

I’ve been a dating and relationship advice columnist for more than 18 years, appearing on radio and television shows all over the country, as well as in dozens of newspapers and websites. I used to feel that if I wrote about my dating experiences, no one would believe me!

I’ve also penned more than 300 articles on the subject of dating, love and relationships, many of which are posted on my blog Ask Heart Beat. But the stories are all true, and I’ll gradually let you in on that portion of my life.