But despite this, I do not lose hope. I am here because I believe that somewhere out there, perhaps around the corner of the Internet, there is someone who will be glad to see me every day, who will share my joys and sorrows, who will understand and support.

I have been lucky in my life to be surrounded by wonderful people - relatives, children, friends. But there is something special about the relationship between a man and a woman that makes it unique. This is the ability to share life, make plans, grow and develop together.

So I keep looking. I believe that somewhere out there, perhaps behind this screen, there is someone who is ready to accept me for who I am, and whom I am ready to accept for who he is. After all, love is not idealization, but acceptance with understanding.

So if you're out there somewhere reading this, know that I haven't given up hope. I believe in us.