The short and sweet of it all: I'm a genuinely good guy. I would do anything possible to help a friend or family member. I'm strong both physically and mentally. I've been through a lot of things, both good and bad, in my life yet i haven't let it make me jaded. I still hold a high regard for the potential in people and tend to see the best in people. I understand that none of us is perfect and that includes myself, though i strive to be the best that i can be.

I have many great attributes and am always open to change so long as i feel that it is beneficial to myself and will make me a better overall person. I've made many mistakes in my life, as have most, but i have most definitely learned from my mistakes.

People around me would describe me as an optimist with a big heart who is also very honest and straight-forward. I don't play games nor do i want to play anyone elses.

I just want to find someone who is legitimately interested in finding a good guy who will be their equal and will respect them, treat them well, won't bs them, won't cheat on them ever, and will be there for them no matter what.

In return i'm asking that you reciprocate and be all those things to me. I would like to find a woman who is understanding, honest, compassionate, passionate about life, trustworthy, has high self esteem, is confident, intelligent, and takes care of themselves. Is this too much to ask for?

I'm very open on this. If i had to list a preference i would say meeting for coffee or drinks. Let's face it.. mutual chemistry is a must so why set up a long date that one or both has to "suffer" through? Coffee or drinks is a good way to make initial contact and feel each other out. If things go well then i would say find something that both of us are into and do that. :)