Hello ......., my name is Ricardo. Thanks for accepting my friend request.

How are you doing? How was your day?

I hope you do not mind us chatting and getting to know ourselves better being friends here on
Facebook?

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So where originally are you from? And which city do you live in now?

I am originally from Verona, Italy, but I live in Los Angeles, California. I'm an Italian with an accent,
despite the fact that I was born and brought up living in New York. But I have been living here since April
2014 when I moved from New York.

What is your present relationship status? Do you have kids?

I am a widower; lost my late wife 3 years ago in a ghastly car accident. I have a 12 years old son and his
name is David.

How long have you been on Facebook?

I just recently registered this my facebook profile, because I have been away from social networking
after my late wife past away.

Have you ever been on any online dating sites or chat with men from online before?

I haven't been on a dating site and this is my first time of trying to find someone new online that I can
get to know better.

So what was the experience you've had with the men you chat with here on Facebook?
What do you do for a living?

I'm a Contractor and I work offshore as a Production/Chemical Engineer, with Chevron U.S.A.
Incoporation here at the Petronius CT rig platform, which is located 210 km southeast of New Orleans in
the Gulf of Mexico. I will be out of the rig by 4 weeks time, because that’s when my off starts. I work 6
weeks in and 2 weeks out.

I have been in this field for over 23 years and working with this company for more than 4 years now, but
I will be quitting my job this time when I go off the rig, because I want to get settled down again with the
right woman by my side having a complete family. I enjoyed being a married man, but didn't have much
time to enjoy my marriage before my late wife passed away 3 years ago in a gastly accident.

Although my job has not made me stayed close to my son all the time; he attends a day care school
school in Los Angeles, California where I live and there is a nanny being assigned to look after him for me
by the day care facility whenever I'm away from town. I had to make things that way as he is growing up
after I lost my late wife, because there was no one who could look after her for me while I'm at work. I
really do care and love my son very much.

My achievement with my profession at is peak means nothing to me until I can have someone to share
my dreams, anticipation and all with. I am an independent man who knows that life is better when you
have someone by your side. I believe that I've gotten to an age in my life and point in my career where I
understand the need for balancing work and home life; having a wonderful family and friends (rather
than possessions) has become so important to me. Although work has not provided me the best of life
experience with its stressful nature, but the bulk of experience would further assist me in managing my
life with that of my special woman.

When was the last relationship you had? And can you share with me what actually went wrong in your
last relationship?

You see after the death of my late wife, I remained single for over a year and the only time I made the
decision to date, the lady that I met turned out not wanting to be in a serious relationship and myself
over here does not want a short term relationship, so we both went our separate ways, because I felt
that I'm not getting anymore younger as the year goes by. I want to establish a relationship that will be
based on long term which I'm hopeful will turn out to be marriage someday.

How do you feel being single?

Over this period of time that I have been single, I must admit it has really affected me a lot, because I am
a hopeless romantic man who has the heart that calls for love. I love the life of having a happy home
whereby I can do a lot of fun-loving things together with my lady. I am widower who does not want to
spend the rest of his life alone, because I feel that life is too short to live for regrets.

Do you think you can find the right man once again despite the experience you've had?

I am staying positive, believing that I'll find the right woman whom I which to spend the rest of my life
with. I came on searching for the right lady, because I know life is not all about me, which is why I made
the decision to date again, because I want to quit my job and settle down with the right lady that I can
share life's wonderful pleasures with.

Do you believe in distance relationship?

I do believe in distance relationship, because I feel true love knows no distance and this distance won't
have to last forever in a relationship, for distance only occurs for just a matter of time, maybe due to the
necessity of a partner's job that keeps him/her traveling a lot, but if they are both fully committed with
each other through such time not allowing the distance to cause a strain, trusting one another it will
become a perfect relationship and the time will surely come where they don't have to be away from
each other anymore and be together.

Are you willing to relocate if you find your soul mate?

Yes, I am willing to relocate anywhere in this world to be with my soul-mate and have a fresh start of
life.

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What are you looking for in a relationship?

I would describe myself as being very young at heart. For I'm a God fearing, nice, caring, honest, sincere,
and understanding man with good sense of humor. I feel understanding and communication is one of
the most important thing in a relationship to make it strong and last forever; when two couples
understand themselves I don't see anything happeing to that relationship, because it will be a happy
one. I'm a man who can bring laughter and exciting moments in a relationship, I'm loving,
compassionate, sincere and most of all very trustworthy.
I am looking for a woman that has a loving heart filled with caring and honest personality. A lady that I
can call my best friend and not just a companion who is willing to be open minded and allow
communication in our relationship, so we can share life interests, experiencing new challenges together,
because the ability to do so, past hurts are left behind. I have a sincere desire to spend the rest of my life
with that same special lady, traveling and creating wonderful memories together. A lady that will take
me and my daughter like hers while I do the same for her. One who lives each day to the fullest, that I
can hold at all times with us complimenting each other, standing side by side through ups and downs,
the smiles and tears that has to go with.

I want a lady that is caring, respectful, affectionate, loving, kind, generous, devoted, attentive, confident,
understanding, and patient and desiring. I would like that lady to be open-minded, truthful, and honest,
as well as treat me as the king I am, just as I will treat her like a Queen. That lady should enjoy life, have
a good sense of humor because I enjoy being playful and having a good time. In essence to all of this
that I am saying, I just want a lady that is looking for the last love of her life.

From your own point of view how do you feel someone can be romantic?

I enjoy giving and receiving affection in a relationship. I'm a gentle man with big heart and beautiful
personality! I'm the caretaker type. When you are on the side of the road with a flat Tyre, I am that type
of guy who stops. When you are coming through the door, I'm the guy who holds it for you and gives
you a humble smile and a soft hello. I work hard with my mind and my hands and I am more "in tune"
with life than most people. I'm a cool, respectful, and comprehensive man who really wants to
experience love in its full sense. I am very social, well balanced and an outgoing man to get involved
with.

I feel the best way for a person to be romantic is by being your own self and don’t let others tell you
what to do. Pay carefully attention to what your mate tells you. It's a very easy thing to do, but it is often
overshadowed by personal thoughts or wants. Often complement each other, because a true token of
love, to me is an ability to share a playful moment together. We adults as couple usually share work,
home life, quiet times and intimate times, but play is the most romantic and connected feeling of all.
When I meet that special someone who can fulfill all my desires in a person, my only hope is that we will
be able to remain playful throughout our lives.

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What are your hobbies? And what do you like to do for fun?

I love cooking. I enjoy camping, cycling, fishing, playing golf, swimming, traveling, listening to cool music,
going to the cinema with my daughter or attending concerts. I love walking on the beach during the day
or at night. I am pretty flexible as far as activities is concern, and I would appreciate days filled with fun
and laughter... I enjoy other activities like reading and learning more about nature.

What's your religion?

I'm a Christian and Pentecostal by denomination. I do not go to church very often, because of my job
that keeps me traveling a lot. I accept all religion and their point of view towards the creator of heaven
and earth and don't despise anyone with their own religous belief.

So tell me how big is your family? I mean how many brothers and sisters you have? What about your
parents?

I am from a very small and quiet family, although my parents are dead, I was the only kid that they had.
Lost my dad 1981 and my mom June 2003. My parents raised me up here in the United States not
knowing any of their parents or relatives; they told me that they had issues with their family not giving
approval of their marriage and that made to stay away from their families. I have been keeping close
search on finding my roots, though work has not made me settle down completely, but I have made up
my mind that I will be giving it a full time finding my relatives when I'm fully settled with the right
woman by my side that will be ready to go with me on such trips.

Do you seek for a particular age in terms of prefrence to the type of man you seek? How young are you
and when is your birthday?

From 40 upwards was the first thought that came to my mind when I decided to date, but at the same
time I just felt that age is just a number, and you might never know where love can hit you up from. It
can be someone younger than you or perhaps older than you. I'm 52 years old and my birthday is .......

What are your goals in life?

My goals in life is to find the right woman to settle down completely with, followed by a happy family
and having a business of my own that will deal into buying and supplying of crude oil products.
What are your likes and dislikes?

I like it when everyone around me is happy, it is one thing that keeps me moving forward, I dislike liars,
racist, cheaters, gossips, oppression.

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What do you think are the qualities of a good relationship?

I define a good relationship by the way you treat each other; frankness, trust, understanding and open-
minded communication between both partners. It's a two-way communication without dominance and
hypocrisy in it. I think it is where you can trust and respect each other; where you can have passion,
romance, being affectionate whenever and wherever you wish. It should be a give and take basis in
order for you to understand each other. Never fail to listen and understand the situation you are into.
Be open minded and be ready for any obstacle that will come in your way.

A good relationship is one purely based on trust; never worrying about your partner wanting to do you
wrong even though he/she is miles apart, because your partner has already made that decision to be
devoted to you alone. Communication at all times is so important, because both parties can freely
express themselves with one another, enabling them to have an open connection not being afraid to tell
the other what he/she thinks, whether be it good or bad, respecting each other opinion. Being able to
enjoy the same things with each other, taking their separate lives and smoothly combining their
lifestyles into a couple's lifestyle.

I believe it is when the two of you can actually feel better about your relationship after an argument;
when you can really respect each others differences and openly discuss feelings at all times. It is where
there is honesty, sensitivity, and a feel for the needs and wants of the other person and yourself. It isn't
necessarily flawless, because human beings aren't flawless. It's more important that you can grow with
the person you love. If you can learn and grow each day with your best friend standing by you in body
and in spirit-then you have a good relationship.

I am a very sincere man who would like to meet that special lady to share life's adventures with. I have a
great sense of humor filled with a caring personality. I am also very romantic, sensual, passionate and I
love an intelligent conversation. I also can fill your heart with a lots of love and gift that you seek. You
can see where others write many people and keep there messages short, because they are all about
how many they can write, I am opposite and very selective in whom I choose to write and I like to give
them my very best even if it's in a long letter. I know the type of person I want to build a relationship
with so for that I am willing to put the time and effort in my messages to show that to you.

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How often do you like to go out; I mean going partying?

After the death of my late wife I haven't been going out a lot, because doing that alone doesn't seem
fun. So the only time I go out will have to be with my son and that might be on weekend trips or visiting
another city, so we can spend a lot of time together catching up after I have been away from work. I just
hope to find the right woman that will inspire that flame in me once more, so we can have fun doing a
lot of things together, going places just to have fun.

Do you smoke, do drugs or drink alcohol?

I don't smoke, neither do I take hard-drugs and I drink alcohol, but just 2 glass of red wine and I'm
fine,nothing more than that...lol.

What’s your favorite drink?

My favorite drinks are red wines, but I prefer champagne more likely.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is pasta and fish. I love to cook great home made meals and I hope to find the right
lady that will enjoy cooking with me!

What’s your favorite color?

Mine is green, because it's part of nature.

What type of movies do you enjoy watching? And which is your favorite movie?

I enjoy all types of movie, but my favorite remains Titanic.

Do you have any favorite when it comes to TV Shows?

Work hasn't given me the best of type to follow up most of this TV shows, but the ones I have come
acrossed are One Trill Hill, Walking Dead, Smallville and Oprah.

What brand of music do you like?

I enjoy all types of music, but I'm not into rap that much.

Do you have a favorite musician in particular?

Don Williams is my favorite, he's a country singer and I find his music very passionate.

What about your favorite music band?

Mine is ABBA

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What would be the perfect setting for a first meeting with a new date?

If it happens to be a lady I met online, I think it would be a quiet intimate dinner some where romantic,
were we can spend the evening eating a delicious meal, having a wonderful toast to our first date with a
bottle of champagne, followed by several conversations that just seem with an endlessly flow, thereafter
we go to a park nearby, walk together side by side sharing more values of life and it's importance of us
being together before too long we realize that hours have passed yet it only seemed like minutes and
we would never want the night to end...lol. That night would possibly end with a lovely kiss and I feel
having such a nice simple setting will make my first date romantic.

I'm loving, compassionate, understanding, very trust worthy and most of all honest. I love romance and
all the good things that come with it.
Have you narrowed down your specific desires as to what you really want from your new partner?

I am man filled with great qualities; I'm confident, honest, kind, smart, fun, open-minded, trustworthy,
supportive, loving, loves kids, outgoing, down to earth, friendly, great sense of humor, sociable,
respectful (I would always treat you with respect). I have good morals values and I'm a very good
listener.

I haven't been sailing in a fun loving relationship for years and I'm starved for that. I really want a lady
that will be proud having me as her man just as I will be having her as my woman, that type of lady who
is not afraid of peer pressure, not caring about what others say about the relationship we share,
because she turned out to date an Italian man from Verona she met online. I want a lady that is ready
for real love, giving her heart completely being in a relationship with me; that kind of lady who isn't
afraid to admit that she misses me, just as I will admit at all times when I miss her, and the one who says
I love you and means it. A lady that knows you're not perfect, but understand we are both perfect for
each other. That special kind of lady who wouldn't mind waking up with you in the morning, seeing your
sleepy face, but still falls in love with you all over again.

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Do you like sports? And if you do, what is your favorite sports?

I have a passion for sports and my favorite sport is Soccer. But I also like, Basketball, Tennis and Golf,
because they are my sports choice.

What inspires you in life?

My son also inspires me a lot, because after his mom(my late wife) passed away he gave me a lot of
reason to look into the future, having the feeling of better days being ahead.

How do you feel when someone upset you? And what will you do to calm yourself down?
I do feel unhappy for that moment. But what easily calms me down is finding a quiet place and listening
to a cool music.

What languages can you speak? Which would you like to learn?

I speak English fluently and understand little Italian, because my late parents raised me up here in the
United States with English widely spoken and little Italian. But I will be taking some Italian when I am
done with my work here on the rig.

What are the five most important things in your at this point of time in your life?

God, my son, health, living to help others without asking for anything in return. You as a lady that I'm
getting to know and remember this, I live to help and if you ever need my help anytime anyday, I am
here for you.

If you see somebody you don't know who needs help, would you be of any support?

Yes I would help in anyway. I have a kind heart and I feel it's important to have compassion for others in
need of help whether you know that person or not.

Do you have any tattoos and body piercings?

No, I don't have any, but I like them and it would be nice to have a tattoo name of the right lady I will be
sending the rest of my life with on my body.

Tell me about your current city that you are living now? And how is life over there?

Los Angeles It has a very friendly neighborhood and desirable gated community.

So what are some of the places you have visited?

I have been to out of the United States and also visited several cities here in the United States, maybe
on work trip or just vaction trip. My job has took me to places like Indonesia, United Kingdom, and
Spain. While on vacation trip I have been to Canada, Italy, France, Portugal, Greece, Cuba, UAE and
Bahamas.
Do you believe in true love? And do you think you can be trusted by your man?

Yes of course I can be trusted, because I am ready to open up my mind and my heart and also lay down
my life for the woman I love.

Do you like holding hands and exchanging casual kisses with your partner?

I love anything that has to do with romance; holding hands, cuddling, kissing, looking into each others
eyes and talking about anything and everything.

Marriage they say "Is for better, for worse" do you believe in this principle?

Yes, I do believe in that, because that is where true loyalty abide when you are being in a fun-loving
relationship with your partner.

Would you like to get married again someday when you have that right man?

I would surely love to get married when I know fully well she's the right one for me and my Son.

Have you talked about your feelings with someone else apart from me?

Nope, you are the only person whom I am sharing my feelings with.

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What would be an ideal relationship to you?

An ideal relationship for me would be one where we both respect and show one another that we care. It
would be loving and intimate; we would do things for each other because we will always compliment
each other. It should not be stressfull but should be mutual, honest, sweet, trusting, fun loving and
understanding. I am an honest and affectionate man; I love being around with my lady, because she is
my closest companion. I love taking my lady to the beach where we could hold hands and share intimate
moments together. I love coming up with special ideal spots where we could go, spend alone time
together having fun and it will seem to be like we are the only humans on the earth...lol.
People I get to meet often that I have gentle personality. I am an hopeless romantic man with a kind
heart and sometimes I get hurt, because some people take advantage of my caring and free nature. But
experience has taught me that happiness dwells within; after discovering this first, only then you can
fully give to another. Seeking happiness only from outside yourself makes you potentially unbalanced; If
your outer source of happiness disappears, you'll fall into sadness and this would not do you good. I
believe simple pleasures in life are the best. Soul to soul conversations with a compatible partner are
fulfilling. The cuteness of nature inspires and accentuates your inner peace. Good company
complements and adds to the joy you already posess as a self-actualized human being. I'm just a single
dad that loves to be in a fun-loving relationship and family is very important to me