Hi, FYI...I hate taking pictures...very camera shy...that's why you have to usually catch me off-guard to get a picture, so that explains the silly gas picture.

Ok..recently single again...I was born and raised in NYC. I have many interests, but to let you know me best in this small section, I have to say I'm down to earth, responsible, considerate, spiritual, love to laugh, love to help others, and with the right person, old fashion morally. Don't get me wrong I'm not a saint and I'm not perfect, but for any committed relationship I have to build the proper foundation first. Men and women are different and fall in love at different speeds and different levels, and I know what works for me and how I have to pace my relationships.
I need a soulmate who understands what I am talking about and who is willing to sacrafice short term pleasure for Everlasting Love. And in the long run in my opinion that is what creates True Romantic, Everlasting Love the way God intended.

I'm looking for a woman who is honest, sweet, giving, considerate, communicative, maybe believes in God and shows it through her actions, not materialistic, who realizes what are the truly valuable things in life.
There has to be a certain amount of physical attraction and chemisty on both sides, and someone who is in reasonably good shape, but our personalities must definately click.

I'm not always so deep, I usually like to joke around and have fun, but in important matters I have to let you know who I am and what I'm thinking.

The 3 most important issues in any good relationship are (and in no particular order): 1)Communication 2)Trust and 3)Compromise. I cannot have a good relationship without all three, not 2 out of 3 but I need all three.

I live about 50 miles just north of NY City.

Since it is really a first meeting..perhaps something simple to start.