Hi ladies, I’m grateful for the opportunity to meet you here! Straight out the gate, I don’t intend to become a paying member of PoF unless I absolutely have to, so if you’d like to get to know me, please send me a message. I’ll respond to you as soon as I can. I promise!! Are there any real women out there anymore? I mean real, beautiful, authentic women? I'm not interested in visiting your porn site; don't ask! I'm not going to send you money; don't ask! You'll be shot down, reported, and blocked immediately. I'm looking for a serious relationship with a real, authentic, beautiful woman that will lead to marriage. However, I'm in no hurry to find it. I will hold out till a real, authentic, beautiful woman finally comes forward. If you think that could be you, we need to start talking so send me a message. Now, on to the fun stuff (in a fully non-biased way, of course). I totally suck at writing these, but I’ll try to make it worth your while. I grew up in Orem, Utah, then lived in Pleasant Grove, Utah for 12 years before moving to Rigby, Idaho in late 2018. Now, I live in Rexburg. Idaho. I graduated from Utah Valley University in 2003 with a BS degree in English Literature, and I’m working on a second BS degree in Computer *Email Blocked*ing in 2002, I became the father of three of the best kids any dad could ever hope for. They are smart, talented, very good looking, and as sweet, loving, and caring as any kids have ever been. I love them dearly. As far as my hobbies and interests are concerned, I love reading and collecting books—real, bound, paper volumes of story and knowledge—not their electronic imposters. (Audiobooks also pretty much rock!) I love technology, and want to become part of that world, professionally. I love food—cooking, baking, sharing, and eating. I really like the outdoors and want a life that includes a lot of time spent there, doing outdoorsy things: camping, hunting, fishing, playing, hiking, exploring, etc. I also really enjoy time at the gym, and I really want to spend more time there soon. Oh, and (nerd alert!) I’m a coin collector. Couple and family time is, and has always been, precious to me. I also have a serious love for music in several genres: metal, hard rock, rock, alternative, pop, 90s, 80s, classical, and 90s country covers most of it. I also have to say that I am far from a perfect man. I have serious weaknesses, all of which I’m working on. I’ve had a few nasty health issues I’m also working to overcome. The past few years have been some of the hardest of my life, and I really want to move on and get past them. Given my problems, shortcomings, and issues, I’m looking for someone that is willing to help me capitalize on my good qualities: love, patience, kindness, genuine concern, self-proclaimed king of the dad joke, among others. I did a little research (another hobby) and I found that there are a handful of “qualities every truly happy relationship [have] in common”: 1. Compassion 2. Compromise 3. A sense of humor 4. Trust 5. Positivity 6. Intimacy 7. Mutual respect 8. Presence 9. Love 10. Understanding 11. Friendship It is said that professionals “practice” their profession. Doctors “practice” medicine. Lawyers “practice” the law. Someday, I would like to become a professional husband again, and I’m looking for a woman willing to “practice” improving how well we each do with the qualities of a truly happy relationship. https://youtu.be/FmLRxUd24E4

Reading, Learning, Writing, Metal, hard rock, rock, pop, Christian, 90's country, classical, New Age, Some rap, Soundtracks, Golf, TV, Movies, Binge-watching, Weightlifting, Walking, Jogging, Gym, Gardening, DIY, Woordorking, Crocheting, Knitting, Cooking, Baking, Beaches, Mountains, Lake, Rivers, Oceans, Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, Tons of other things