Am i looking for too much? This search is exhausting- i can't seem to find a genuinely honest, open, kind women that i actually am attracted to ANYWHERE! Where could this apparently illusive woman be?

I'm a not-bad looking, well-mannered guy looking to make friends (first) with one really wonderful women. Be interesting, intelligent and attractive...just an overall great person to hang out with.

I miss hanging out with someone i'm actually interested in being friends with- doing things together- movies, dinners out and in (i'm an amazing cook), theater, city adventures, hanging at cafes, talking... being in the moment with another soul.

What this means or leads to...I don't know. I come with absolutely no expectations or pre-conceived notions of anything. Although i seek to find a woman who values a committed relationship with one really great guy.

PLEASE.... be honest, real and genuinely open. Be slender, interesting, appealing, intuitive and proactive.

I really value honesty and straightforwardness... its really my core attribute that everything hinges upon. I'm a very emotional and intensely passionate person with many things in my life- passion for truths, food, emotional honesty and the things i do in life... not super crazily motivated, but forward thinking and feeling.

I seek a woman who has a great sense of "self" without being self-absorbed or selfish.

I seek one truly great friend. Someone that has a creative soul. Slightly quirky, passionate, intellectual, understanding, thoughtful, well-traveled, intuitive, driven and compassionate. Someone with certain ambition. A woman that knows and asks for what she wants. I am attracted to simplicity that radiates from within, creativity and intensity. A woman that is unpretentious, wildly passionate, and well-read. She knows and accepts herself for who she is.

I'd love to meet the woman that instantly attracts my eye, takes hold of my imagination, and draws me in with her intellect. Someone that holds honesty and commitment above all else while still being true to future goals and endeavors.

I long for a true connection and all that comes with it...great dialogue, endless closeness, being there for someone. Knowing there's someone out there that wants me.

If my honesty and true intentions intrigue or appeal to you, and you see yourself in my words, i'd welcome your contact. Please do. As soon as all humanly possible- i've waited so long to meet you.

Please tell me about you... interests, passions, goals... and what you seek as well. That's very important to me. Also, let's not be unrealistic...there has to be a physical connection as well.

Just a bit about myself before i go.... I live Downtown-West Loop loft. Single. Never married. 5'-8", 165 lbs (nice build), in my mid 40's. Advertising/Marketing Art Director and Designer. True Cancer male. Amazing cook. Great smile when prompted. Alpine Mountaineer and nonprofit youth guide/mentor. Have a good connection with Family. Respectful of my environment and those around me. Loves the vibrance of the city as well as the beauty of the outdoors. Very adventurous and intense, creative, tactile... quite tough, determined and resilient, but very emotional, intuitive and wonderfully soft-souled.

If you're the type of woman that sees yourself appealing to a man like myself- I seek your contact.

If you're the right women that i've searched for my entire life- i seek your love.

There are so many different scenarios that come to mind. It could be as simple as a picnic in the park and long walk along the lakefront, to an amazing evening out enjoying exquisite dining, theater and an evening carriage ride downtown. A perfect first date could be an afternoon sipping coffee at an outdoor cafe or as low key as going bowling or helping you wash your dog. The perfect first date's not what you do. It's what you feel. The feeling of excitement, interest and curiosity make it so.