What is it about love that keeps us coming back searching for the perfect mate for each of us despite the disappointment and pain of our last attempt?

Is it that pain eases over time letting us forget how our heart’s were trampled?

Is it eternal optimism that that our forever after is waiting just around the corner?

Is it the knowledge that when we do find someone special that every moment together is something that will be treasured, enjoyed and remembered for a lifetime?

Perhaps it is all of the above.

I long to find that special someone with whom I will share my heart, my smile, my laughter, my hopes, my dreams, my aspirations, my nightmares and ultimately my love and who will in return offer me all that she is and wants to be. I want to be a part of something better than the two of us alone and yet still be uniquely ourselves inside that greater "WE".

Who might she be? She would love to chat about anything and about nothing. She would be someone I could share anything with and will be understanding, compassionate and supportive. She would be someone who loves to smile and who even more so, loves to laugh. She would be someone who loves touch, who loves to hold hands, to snuggle close, to cuddle often and to express her love for me in those little simple things she knows I will appreciate as I will in return.

She would love an email hello from me at work or text messages on her phone. She would make me slow to leave her and fast to return. She would make my heart go pitter patter every time I think of her, every time I hear her voice and see her smile. She would be somewhat athletic, svelte, successful in her own terms, well read, interested in the world around her, have beautiful eyes, a warm smile and be a great kisser.

Think you might have the right stuff? I hope so.

Me? I am Dave.

Am I rich? NO! Love isn’t about money…it’s about sharing what we both bring to becoming US. A single flower picked from the garden with love and delivered by my mate with a kiss is worth far more to me than 2 dozen perfect long stem roses delivered from a florist. I love music, and have about many Gb on my iPod. I lean to more modern stuff but enjoy some music from almost any genre. I go for everything from Dave Mathews to Frank Sinatra, from Sting to Mozart, from Howie Day to Melissa Ethridge. I love to discuss anything from musical styles to current events. I love movies…whether in the theatre or on DVD. I also enjoy reading and have something to read around every turn. I like to ski (water or snow), rollerblade, bike ride, backpack, fish, tide pool walking and am only missing someone wonderful to do any of that with. Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully somewhere out there is the woman who will make my world go round.

Key Words: I am a giver.

On the first date it is almost sure you can discover weather you would like to continue or not.

I find someone who has the same interest in life and who wants to seriously get into a committed relationship at a slow passe.