Are there any good men out there?

What is it with men in the dating world these days? 

Obviously the majority of the "older" dating population have moved towards the online dating atmosphere. That's all well and good when you're not into the bar scene anymore and it's a place to meet a wide range of people. 

I've been back in the dating game for three years now and I've met a lot of interesting men. By interesting, I don't necessarily mean "peak my interest". I mean crazy, perverted, loony toons, few fries short of a happy meal, whack jobs. From guys trying to run a scam to those who sound like Mr. Right until they insist on naked pics of you. Seriously? Excuse me, what happened to getting to know you first? Meet in person, have a few dates, see where it leads before the nakedness begins. Really?

First of all, I'm no pin-up model that's for darn sure, but I'm happy with who I am and how I look. However, that doesn't mean I want to take a picture, send it out for the world to see. What if I decided to run for President one day. hahaha. Yeah, right, like that would ever happen. But still. Why do guys think they have to have these pictures of you before agreeing to meet you? Picture of me fully clothed? Sure, no problem. Naked or in sexy lingerie? (snorts) As if. I admit, I'm just like any other red-blooded woman, sex is an important part of a relationship, but shouldn't it be based on more than just sex? 

Tell me that there are still decent guys out there in the world. Someone who actually wants to know the person behind the body. Someone that is interested in your intelligence and then your looks. When I talk with a guy, I try to take in what they're saying. It doesn't matter what's on the surface, I want to see what's underneath in the depths of their minds before I worry about the physical aspect. Or am I the only person in the world that feels that way? 

Come on men, step up to the plate and prove that your species hasn't turned back to the caveman attitude I'm finding on the dating scene these days. I can just picture the guys I've been meeting carrying around the big wooden club, saying, "Me man. You woman. Naked etchings. Now." I know there has to be real men who are up to the standards, out there some where, so roll the rock away from the cave entrance and step out into the light of today's world. The place where women want to be loved for who they are, not the naked pics they send you. If you only want naked pictures of women, then take out a subscription for a porn site or magazine. There are real women in the world who might be sexual creatures but prefer to keep that side of them private; between herself and her lover, spouse, mate (whatever you want to call it). Is that so wrong?