Bigbird Thank you. I do understand what you're saying. I think he does 'get' me. I do really like his perceptiveness, to be honest, even if it makes me feel a little exposed at times... My exH prided himself on his sensitivity and romantic nature, yet I don't think he ever read my thoughts based on a look in my eye. Obviously, my boyfriend didn't know what I was thinking, but he knew I was thinking something and that it wasn't good.
And when I said I was just tired and smiled at him, I could tell by his expression that he didn't believe me, but he respected me enough to leave it.
He's so patient too. I apologised for something last night. It wasn't a big deal really, but something that my exH would have been really cross about, so something I thought would be a little irritating at the very least. But he said there was no need to apologise and looked a little bemused that I had thought there was!
someday 
I've read that on MN so many times about some people saying, "I love you" but meaning "I need you and I'm scared of being alone". I used to read that and think that there must be an element of that when everyone says, "I love you", but now I see that there isn't. It's a lot more about giving than taking. Very odd...!
I have a couple of friends who say that they've been on their own for too long. Their lives are just so established now that I don't see how a man could ever find a way in! I know I said a few posts ago that I am aware my boyfriend could meet someone who lives closer to him (we live about an hour apart) and who is free more frequently than alternate weekends, but the truth is, he could live down the road and I would just feel under pressure to see him more often. I've only been on my own for about 18 months, and I already feel like I can't imagine myself ever living with someone else again!
Which sites have you tried? I used Match, but I didn't have much trouble with people asking about skype/msn. I liked the fact that emails don't have to be replied to immediately.