After living to the ripe old age of 43 I find dating (while fun with the right person) a tad on the ?? (assumptive possibly) side. It seems that everyone seems to have expectations of perfection that aren't realistic. At least as far as "dating" goes.Just once I'd like to go out on a date (to anywhere) with a girl who was pleasant to be around, didn't want to get so drunk that she couldn't stand. Or expect me to treat her to exorbitant things that she wouldn't normally do for herself. It wouldn't matter to me if all we did was sit at a bar and have drinks and talk, or dress up and go to a fancy restuarant/club, or even a dive, movie, etcTo me finding a girl who can carry an intelligent conversation while being a bit witty and funny is a rarity these day (at least here in the hill country where I live). Compatibility??? HAHAHA!! That's like a bad joke. I smoke and drink. I'm a musician that hangs out in bars. I don't really hit it off with nice church girls, nor do I care for drunken sluts. I do know a few girls that would be nice to go out with, but for some reason (unknown to them also) they usually pick on the guys that mistreat them. Go figure.As far as a "piece" (as you so lovingly described it) goes, well whats the point? Sex is scary these days with so many STD's and AIDS. I'd have to really trust whoever I make love to anymore. I have found that I prefer laughter and smiles first. To me it's the best foreplay. Intamacy, closeness and true caring for one another the best aphrodesiac. Sex, sure, but first things first. Make me WANT to be with you. Not just because you look good in a nice dress, but because your NICE in a dress, jeans, or a sweatshirt.