Sure. Sometimes I'll be silent with delays in my replies because I get busy with work at times.
You seem to be a hard-working and ambitious woman. I think that there are always men everywhere who are intimidated by smart and successful women. There are also women who are intimidated by smart and successful men. We all have insecurities. At my age, I've gotten over most of my insecurities and I don't really concern myself with what people think about me as much as I used to. I've done well in my career and well with my investments. More importantly, I've been a responsible father and taken care of all my obligations. Both of my sons were "happy accidents" as I call them. I never wanted kids. But, I'm happy that they're in my life because both are very fine young men.
I've heard from women on Interpals that men here love to flirt. I've been told that men from the Middle East, especially Turkey, are the most guilty of this. I'm not very flirtatious even when I'm attracted to a woman, especially not in the early stages. I flirt more after a romance has begun.
Have a good evening.