Well, Christmas is out of the way and it seems to be back to business as usual. The boredom didn't take long to resettle and the lonely feelings are back with a vengeance. So, do you, like me, just feel lonely and empty sometimes? You just want to feel wanted, desired, maybe even craved again? I know I'm still quite a catch and I've got so much to give but I'm just sat here, writing this out, hoping that the right woman sees it and wants the same.

I can't help wondering if we all have our own different ideas of what this "spark" is that everyone talks about. For one person, it might be as simple as the excitement of those "Good morning" messages every day but for others, it could be the mere touch of a lover that makes you feel safe and comfortable but can also take you to heaven and back.

I HAVE been here before and I've felt all of the above and I need it back. I miss having someone to talk to all day, every day, that someone that causes a smile every time you see a notification on your phone. If you know and want that feeling, please get in touch. Not looking to change any situations..... just enhance your life and hopefully fill that void that we both have.... The missing feelings.

Me: Very tall, respectable, respectful, mature but fun, physically fit, athletic build, neatly bearded, blue-eyed and very easy on the ear. I seem to have matured like a fine wine and I get noticed far more than I ever used to. I'm fully OPSEC-compliant, toilet trained and also a very consistent messager. Available at all hours so you'll never be left on read. Interests include the usual outdoor pursuits, reading, writing, music and driving.

You: Age is unimportant but please be emotionally mature, intelligent, confident, comfortable in your natural self, married or in a LTR, willing to meet (eventually and if it feels right) and capable of meaningful conversation but with a firm understanding of sarcasm and playful piss-take. Just be down to earth with realistic expectations and just appreciative of time spent together.

I HAVE got a lot to give to the right partner when we fully connect so let's just get to know each other, get comfortable and, hopefully, we'll have found our mutual secrets?!?!