Hi, thanks for dropping by to check out my profile. I’m Rick…Im 6'4” blue/grey colored eyes, 50 white, 240 - built like an NFL linebacker (but working on it) & I also love the water.

Basically I’m looking for a good girl (with a little bit of naughty in there somewhere), someone who is real and not about playing games. I’m so sick of the lying & the deception that goes along with the "game". So please, if you’re not going to come real, then please look elsewhere. I believe in being straight up, and I expect the same!

I’m actually, a really great guy that has his stuff together. I'm that guy that women always say, you're too nice, I couldn't date you because it would ruin our friendship. I'm that guy who's shoulder is always there and my ears are always open when you need to vent about how your bad boy bf is treating you. Well I'm tired of being just that friend, I want it all, and I feel that having it all starts with becoming and being each others best friend!

I grew up with a respect for religion and spiritual things, which gave me a mind for self respect and taught me a base for morals and values. I’m college educated, outgoing, respectful and romantic...& I can cook too. I’m all about going to the beach or going for a walk or a bike ride, I enjoy travel, and I’ll even try camping etc. I’m a pretty much an outdoors type of guy, however I am always up for a nice dinner at home or out somewhere or a lounge and having a social drink or two. I’m definitely over the partying scene. On the other end I can just kick back at home, and watch a movie with a glass wine or a good beer and a pizza and maybe a cuddle a little too.

I truly believe it’s not what you do or are doing, but the company with which you do it, that makes things truly enjoyable and memorable! I love sports (though I wouldn’t call myself a fanatic) and my favorite teams are the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls & the Blackhawks... but I do like the Lakers too! I have a good sense of humor, love movies and I guess I would call myself a romantic at heart! I still believe in opening the door and pulling out the chair for women, Oh…and by the way… as far as movies go, I also enjoy watching “B” movies on cable too & I will go with you to see a "Chick flick" too! Life is about living it to the fullest and having as much fun as possible. I am a hard working, independent, career minded person who enjoys the simple pleasures of life.

To be upfront and honest too, I need to say I don't own a car. It's be choice, not because I can't. I am also working on starting a business, which occupies a lot of my time these days.

What I am looking for is a caring, compassionate, fun woman, who is between the ages of 35-48 (although that's not carved in stone). She would preferably have kids too (again, not carved in stone). Live close by and be low maintenance as well (and that's not in any way saying I'm cheap, as I don't mind spending money, I just don't want any one that keeps track of what is spent and expects that being in a relationship = having to constantly spend money to enjoy them selves). Money doesn't buy happiness, being with someone who's company you truly enjoy no matter how simple it is, brings the most happiness. 'Things' can be replaced, true love can't and it's also priceless!

So there it is, if I sound like someone you can get along great with then we should talk, I would love to hear from you.

One thing I wanted to add since I see so many ladies have that they are not looking for someone who's only looking for a sexual encounter on their profile, that while I enjoy and love sex, my main interest, especially as I've gotten older is that I want everything else that comes with a relationship, most of all that special person that I can call my best friend, who's company I enjoy and someone who I want to be around whenever possible, and not because I need to, but because I want to (there's a big difference). Once I find that with one special, sex will be the icing on the cake to everything else that is wonderful with us!

By the way... if you email me, I promise to write back one way or the other. That means that even if I'm not interested I will at least be courteous enough to take the time to write back and let you know in a polite and respectful way. I ask that you have the same respect for me and be courteous enough to reply back to me as well, even if you aren't interested. I'm sure when you've emailed a guy you thought you might like to get to know, that you were a bit disappointed if he never replied to you after reading your email, and even more so when he read and deleted it. So PLEASE be respectful and courteous enough to reply back if your not interested. It would be greatly appreciated, and I'm sure if the shoe was on the other foot, you'd feel the same way!... THANKS!

“You know, the ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief about death. When their souls got to the entrance to heaven, the guards asked two questions. Their answers determined whether they were able to enter or not. ‘Have you found joy in your life?’ 'Has your life brought joy to others?’”

On a first date, I prefer it be somewhere we can talk and get to know each other a bit. It can be over coffee or lunch or dinner. Coffee down by the ocean where we can walk and enjoy the sites and the sunset, with some great conversation would be wonderful too! I wouldn't expect more than an hour to hour and a half for the first date, as you never know if you'll click or not with the person. Plus, if you do click, than there's just that much more anticipation for the second date!