I am a woman in her 30's and am mother of one child. I enjoy playing around with my artistic side. Yes, I'm one of those dreamers. I like to think I'm somewhat insightful. I feel like I'm a nice person (most of the time) and hope to find a partner with similiar qualities. I don't do long distance relationships, nor am I into men more than 6 years my senior. I want to date around and have fun until I find that guy I click with. However, I plan to take my time and not jump too fast, since that's been my mistake in the past. Once I do find that man that I connect with, I am loyal and I do not cheat. I would rather go ahead and end a relationship than cheat on someone. Honesty is the best policy. I want a partner who is loyal, does not cheat, respects me, shows me he cares with his actions, wants to take me places and spend time with me, and who will be there when the chips are down and/or when I need him most. I plan on returning the same actions. I do not drink or do drugs and would appreciate my partner to not do those either. I might can stand him occasionally taking a drink when he's with his buddies, but I do not want him drinking around me. So, please don't disrespect me by doing that. I cannot stand to watch someone drink alcohol and I have good reasons that I will explain if asked.

***11/23/09 Update*** When I said "fun" I did not mean "booty call." That's not what I'm looking for. I just want to enjoy dating until I come across what I feel is the right man to be in a relationship with. I don't mind just making a good friend if that's all it turns out to be. I have no problem with friendships. However, One-night-stand fellows need to just skip me. I'm not into that. I really hope I've cleared that up.

For a first date, I would like to be taken out to eat and then go to either a movie, the mall, bowling, or some other form of entertainment. Of course, I would like to talk and get to know my date. I want to be treated with respect and kindness.

***UPDATE***
If you're really married/in a relationship and trying to slip away from the wife/girlfriend, so you can sneak around, just skip me. I don't play that game. I'm not into married men. As for any date, I have to make arrangements for my child and my time is too valuable to be stood-up, or have plans to suddenly change (for no logical reason) after I show up to meet you (and you're not there). If we agree on a time and place to meet, if you don't let me know of changed plans, well before we are supposed to meet, there will be no second chance. I don't appreciate being disrespected like that. That's just wrong!