I don't normally do this kind of thing, but my friends say I should give it a try. I guess they think I'm lonely or something. I'm not lonely.

Anyway, I'm looking for a man between 30 and 40 with a good job, social skills, and integrity. No one with pets please - I'm very allergic. Also, I should probably mention that I've gained a few pounds over the holidays, so maybe you should be open-minded physically. It's not that I'm fat or anything -- I'm just kind of a little chubbier than my picture. But please - no chubby chasers.

About me: I'm 31 and I live alone. I really don't like sports -- I'll just be honest and say that upfront. I also don't really like the beach or actually anything outdoors. I do like movies and television. Basically, I am seeking a companion to do activities with me that don't involve a high level of interaction. I really loathe long talks. Life's too short, right? I'm pretty nice and definitely friendly, though I can be pretty shy. It would probably be better if we started out talking on the phone for a while. Or, even better, we can start off with emailing.

I'm really close to my three-year old niece, Muriel, and spend most of my free time stopping by my sister's house to visit her. I think it's good for her - she probably gets lonely sometimes. Also, my sister is a real bitch. When Muriel's older, she'll probably want to spend a lot of time at my apartment.

So, if you're interested, maybe we can email for a while. I think that would be best. I mean, let's not jump into anything. I'm really actually not sure about this whole online dating thing, so it might be a while before we actually meet. I just don't want anyone to get hurt, you know? Anyway, I don't think it's healthy to get involved in anything too fast. I have this friend, Jennifer, and she's always rushing into relationships. One day she called me and told me she was engaged; I didn't even know she had a boyfriend! Three weeks later she turned up at my front door looking like she had just been run over by a truck. He beat the shit out of her and robbed her parents' house. It just goes to show you how you can never trust anyone. I was really glad I didn't have a boyfriend then.

Anyway, I really hope I can meet someone nice on this thing. Sometimes it's just so hard to meet someone nice , you know? I don't even really want something romantic; I'm not lonely or anything. Maybe just a friend or someone to watch TV with would be best.

Thanks for reading this. Have a good day!