Reply #35: Here's my answer to your question

[Left_Winger]

I like independent women as I am a very independent person; and, like you stated in another response, most of my interests are solitary and I do not care for large gatherings either.

So, what type of initial question would grab my attention and led to a conversation (or one which I would ask)? Most anything about painting (Klimt and Kandinsky are my favorites), books (non-fiction gets my attention every time), cooking, languages and travel experiences, nature conservation, etc.

I don't like small talk either. My last relationship fell apart for this very reason: every night there was "the obligatory phone call" (if I may call it that). This drove me crazy! Q: "How was your day?" A: "Same ol'... same ol'..." These "small talk" conversations would go on for an hour or more every night. My mind wandered as to how I could gracefully find an exit. :banghead: