You have to make your own fun in this life; and I make mine. I have fun wherever I go, in whatever I do.

I love to entertain friends, cook, dine out; I hit the gym 3 times a week and like outdoor activities. I'm never without a good book and can often be found on the closest beach (zero sunscreen...). I'm easy-going, have a sarcastic, but not malicious, sense of humor, and can laugh at myself. I smile easily and friends call me a "Chronic Optimist." Like to laugh, have fun, spend time with friends and family, one-on-one time. I have my family nearby; Brother & his family, Parents, extended-family and great friends. We're very close and they're an important part of my life (and know I will show complete respect and kindness to yours).

Sure and I'm of Irish and German descent, and was raised to treat girls with respect. I think the best reason to send flowers is for no reason at all. I'm no choir boy, but I try to do the 'right thing' - whatever it is... I do what I say I'm gonna do.

I love to travel and explore; have traveled the world, but my favorite place is still home. I can be spontaneous, maybe even unpredictable. In the same breath, sometimes the best 'night out' is staying home together, with a movie and popcorn. I don't mind working hard to provide for those I care about, enjoy a good life, and also take time away from work to actually enjoy it.

I am an imperfect guy. I like unique and different people who are un-pretentious, who live with passion & integrity, and know how to enjoy the little things in life. I am drawn to people who give off positive energy and give back to the world. I am not looking to change or fix someone, nor do I want someone to do that to me. I know who I am – faults and all. I like who I've become (but also believe there's always room for improvement).

Living with integrity means:
– Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships.
– Asking for what you want and need from others.
– Speaking your truth and doing so with kindness, even though it might create conflict or tension.
– Behaving in ways that are aligned with your personal values.
– Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.

I'm looking for "real, honest, and sincere" in a girl; my best friend and Partner-in-Crime... someone who's comfortable just being who she actually is: fun, outgoing, caring, and confident; interested in growing as a person herself, and also together. She wants a 50-50 partnership; she wants to be my friend and confidant before she's ever anything more. I can count on her implicitly and trust her with my life, because she knows I have her back, and will do the same for her.

Are you the right one?

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First thought is a quiet place for a drink - see if it leads to dinner - where we can have a chance to talk and listen, so we might get to know each other.