My name is Bo. I am 48 year old divorced man with a teenage son. I am living single after my marriage ended in 1990 and a 7 year relationship ended a year ago.

I live in New York City where I am a Broadway Stagehand. I have traveled to, and/or worked in, 8 different countries and every state in the USA. I have learned a great deal from all of my experiences and have met many wonderful people (some of them famous).

 I think I might be a good panelist here on "Love and Learn" primarily because I have had a wide variety of relationships and experiences with a wide variety of people. I believe that relationships between men and women are very hard to accomplish - especially without honesty, trust, forgiveness and acceptance.

 Throughout my life I have dated people of different races, religions, educational backgrounds and temperaments. And each relationship taught me more about me and about people in general. I have some great memories that I will cherish forever. And I have learned some important lessons.

When I give advice to my friends, my advice comes from "lived" experiences. I don't make things up that either "feel good" or are "politically correct." I believe that people who are serious about getting advice would prefer honest and direct words of wisdom - that might hurt a little, but, in the long run, make sense.

One good friend of mine told me, "You know, you ought to write an advice column." So here I am. I will be direct with you regarding the questions you ask. And I hope you will see that this is the best way to be.

 I believe that men and women are different and I revel in those differences! But I also realize that, because of those differences, men and women don't see things the same way. I believe that, if you understand and accept this theory, you can solve any problem.