Pen pals and friendship first.Yeah, right ?! When I meet you the first time and the attraction is mutually strong , men turn their brain off,although speaking for myself: I am not in my puberty. Yet, when I stood in front of a "drop dead gorgeous woman"(American expression), I might eat more Pizza during a date then is good for me. How many new year plans, have you actually gone through with ? Academic background, I enjoy intelligent conservations, I love humor, romance and passion. I say, what I think, often directly. I love children, and I don't hesitate a second , when they cry, because their parents don't treat them right. And if a father beats his baby, I yell at him to stop at the risk of being attacked .I like to take care of myself : Buddies, good friends for fun, talks and sometimes to cry on their shoulder , sports,cultural activities, sciences , and an insatiable thirst for academic knowledge as a guest listener at Cologne University, especially as an ex student of medicine, linguistics , writing articles.....When new romance adjusts to the routines of daily life, beyond the first period of falling crazily in love,it shows the maturity of the couple . Both lovers have to take care of them selves to be an adult person, engaging in a real relationship. I need passion on top of matching up to my lover. It's like the spice of life together. Why should I master conflicts, which are part of every relationship , if you haven't driven me across the room whispering your sweet wishes in my ear , a room that will never be the same as before. I love it, when my partner doesn't hold back in any respect. Love has no schedule. You have your principles, but love comes in all colors, and if it's just an insanely magic week. Are you confused now ? Yes? You should. It's the beauty of passion. What does logic has to do with it ? I am tolerant , honest and open and always listen to you, unless I am the wrong person to talk to.My emotions run deep and make life much more enjoyable.I can be a coach potato and creative in many ways. I love surfing - yes !!. I am 56 and feel like in my thirties. I will never take a bow facing stereotype . I have no access to people in their 50's, and I don't let anybody pin me down to an appropriate life style. Children is an open issue. I live comfortably .Sorry no new car,but a Ferrari-health insurance. For the money I loose, buying a new car, I can get a lot of serious massages, or great catering food every day. Whatever pleases me. Money is there to make your life pleasant, not to get a few looks. There is one thing worse then being alone, ......not being yourself. I get turned off by overly explicit posing and women, which define themselves by their beauty , but the natural femininity of the Brazilian women kills me. Well than you come across a woman, which makes all others obsolete - like coming home. with respect Walter