I'm a 45 year old man interested in finding a female companion who wants to date first, then develop into long term relationship. Maturity, low maintenance, ability to hold adult, intellectual conversation is a must.

I work for a non-profit organization which requires frequent traveling (2-3 day trips) but I am home very often. Previous career involved many years with large worldwide software development/consulting firm.

Description of myself.

- believes in God, country, and family
- happy person who is enthusiastic, has strong zest, zeal for life/living
- positive & optimistic
- active
- enjoys time at home but also in social setting
- been told by several that I'm "generous"
- applies common sense/logic
- strive to live with high morales. I do go to church on a regular consistent basis.
- love to laugh, joke
- strong work ethic, have had successful career, financially stable (no deadbeat bum here!)
- widowed with two adult step children who remain part of my life (no kids of my own)
- considerate of others
- courteous, kind
- loyal
- genuine, "down to earth", enjoys simple pleasures in life
- respectful

First date: meet at neutral/public place for lunch/dinner to have conversation. Who knows what 2nd, 3rd date could be - guess I'll have to meet her first.