[The Flannel Guy]

You have been on dates with people like me? You havent the faintest. I rarely ever talk about myself, people tell me I am a great listener, and vapid 20 year olds??? Wow you are so far off the mark its not even funny, kind of insulting actually. I showed what you said to my brother, he started laughin.

Sorry, your wrong about that.

But you are right about the "insecure and (bordering on) arrogant man who believes he's surrounded by idiots" I am insecure at times. and I am arrogant, make no mistake, I am arrogant. I know that I am REALLY good at somethings like welding and auto repair. And I do tend to think that people are idiots, I get that mindset reinforced every day.

I dont talk about myself on dates because I like to listen to the person I am with to know them better. If I am on a date with someone then they are someone I want to be around and respect. The majority of the women I have dated in the past are VERY intelligent. Smarter than me, by far! That is what makes them so interesting, they can carry a great conversation about art, theatre, poetry, or philosophy. They can examine the things they see and come to a understanding that isn't based on surface information.

And I feel like I do give people the benefit of the doubt when I meet them. But most people seem to be IDIOTS. I did learn something from an old friend of mine. Its "listen to everyone, think about what they say, and you will learn who is intelligent and worth listening to. But even stupid people have their moments."

But yeah I should work on being more accepting, (and friendly and nice, ugh), but it isnt easy! But I try,

I'm here tryin to learn aren't I?! ha ha ha

Thank you.