Good luck
Lydel, I admire you for being so mature and brave for putting yourself out there for others to comment on. I agree that falling in love on the internet is difficult. I am a pragmatist and a realist as well. After talking to and dating numerous ladyboys in person, I generally feel as though the majority of guys on the internet who profess to be looking for love are in fact looking for everything but love. This is a gross generalization and I know that there decent guys out there (I really hope you find one), but so many of my ladyboy friends complain about guys playing games online. It is simply to hide anonymously and pretend they are someone they are not. It is possible to find online love, but it will take a lot of time and patience. If you are able to travel to other countries, this seems like a better option to me. Again no guarantees and lies and games are possible, but it seems more sensible to put faith in someone who you can see and read their feelings.
Shockn'Amaze is absolutely right - you shouldn't lower your standards. That was unfair of me to say and not really the crux of what I intended my feedback to you to be. Use all of the positive qualities you have "smart, practical, analytical, open minded and color/gender blind" to make an informed decision and don't get overly hung-up on appearance. I am guilty of this too, I'm not easily taken by someone I am not physically attracted to.
You seem like an intelligent, fun person. I wish you all of the best in your search. As written here earlier, be patient. The right guy is out there.
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