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I'm a typical Aussie bloke at my peak in my 50s - a very young grandfather. And I have just returned home to Sydney after working in Ningbo, south of Shanghai, China for 6 months teaching business subjects at university. I've learnt a little Mandarin, and now I'm keen to continue learning. I'm interested in a language buddy who I can chat online with occasionally - to exchange language skills. I read biography mostly - Edward Shackleton's story being my all-time top read. My favourite movie is Get Shorty and I like anything by Jacques Tati. The old black and white Samurai films by Kurasawa with Toshiro Mifune are awesome. I love woodwork and I'm a good craftsman, having made many pieces of furniture for my second home - a small farm in sheep country near Yass, NSW. I have a devoted 'second half' with whom I've been attached for more than 30 years and my grandchildren are 3, 3, 2.5 and six months old. My China blog and website are at www.skillcourses.com/ablog.html
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    Men hate commitment. He may indeed love you, but may be afraid of the consequences; it means you are boyfriend/girlfriend/lovers. It's a good idea to be straight and honest. If it was me, I'd lead up to it slowly with something like this: "I like being with you...do you feel the same?" "I have strong feelings towards you and I'm not sure if you feel the same way...." And then leave it for him to say how he feels. Another approach might be to say something like; "If I said that I love you, what might your reaction be?" I don't know if there's a perfect way to communicate this important thing. But remember that you may fall in love and out of love many times before you find your ultimate soul-mate. All the best with this one.
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    January 9, 2009
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    I think it's the same for a man. Success is being able to go to bed at night and say..."I did something positive today that made a difference to the environment/people/friends/lover/colleagues." And I think it's an internal thing. I don't think it has to do with what sort of house you own or what car is parked in your driveway or what people think of you. I think it also has to do with experiencing life in the 'present'...right now; not worrying about what's in the future or complaining about the past.
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    January 8, 2009
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