There's humor: I need to laugh every day. I'm naturally curious. A problem-solver, I know my way around a toolbox. I'm spontaneous, but responsible - and I don't have a problem with eye contact. I'm health conscious and take care of myself (but let's share a sinful dessert once in awhile.) I'm close to my family. My Australian Shepherd Sam is a retired Animal-Assisted Therapy dog. (proud dog-father.) Call me an Informal Romantic. I'm more likely to hide a note in your sack lunch than simply send flowers. Irreverent, passionate and hard-working, I lead a balanced life and thrive on creativity. (Currently taking a Figure Drawing class.) I always want to evolve and grow. Laundry lists of attributes are judgmental, unrealistic and over-simplified. So here's mine!!! (Have any of these words been used to describe you?): Sharp, kind, funny, unusual, independent, creative, down-to-earth, too smart for her own good, marches to the beat of her own drummer, owes me money. ~~~ For me, an ideal relationship would mean: Mutual fun, respect, adventure and shopping at Costco. Always keeping things interesting. Supporting each other's efforts and dreams. Growing as individuals and as a couple. The kind of relationship where you flip down the tag on your mate's collar when it's sticking up, no questions asked. ~~~ What have I learned from past relationships? Let go of the little things. (Good news for you middle-of-the-toothpaste squeezers!) Listen. Compromise. Risk.