Art, I try. But I always am the one that "I am ok as a friend, but that's all" person. I never had any real luck in relationships. The women I've met always got someone else, or want someone else.
There was a time in my life if a gal said "I just want to be friends" I took offense to that, and I wanted nothing more to do with them. Actually, I don't think they wanted anything to do with me. That was fine, because why would I waste my time with someone that only wanted to be friends (of the opposite sex, I mean). I've changed, I have a few female friends, but they are all, of course, taken. But that's ok. A friend is better than none.
Now I don't care that much. If a gal prefers a man that beats her, cheats on her, etc. rather than be with me, that's her choice.
I guess they are called "real men".
I am too nice.(believe it or not) But I cannot be a mean person, and I would never cheat. If I want strange, I'll break up the relationship. I hate cheaters and liars.[
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