Things I love: my children, my grandchildren, my friends, the scent of the ocean at dusk, gardening, flowers, swimming in the ocean, river, or lake, a movie that makes me laugh and cry, a good meal, the smell of cinnamon and cloves, day trips (anywhere near water is good), sunsets, clouds, busy days, and lazy days. I like being connected to people and sharing life with them. A little fun and adventure sound good to me so here I am but the serious side to it is that I am looking for a solid, healthy relationship. I value harmony, understanding, support, respect, honesty, consideration, and fun.
You will be my man, my partner, my friend, my sensual lover. You have an intelligent yet playful mind. You are financially secure. You like to communicate and are kind and sensitive with some handyman thrown in...you enjoy just working around the house. You are a non or light drinker.
I imagine us doing some things together, others apart. We will feel secure and happy and be able to fully express ourselves with each other.

I asked someone in a happy 34 year marriage what advice she'd give on choosing a partner. She went home and discussed it with her husband and they came up with, "Someone you just like being in a room with."