Those that know me would say I'm a good friend and a good natured person that values honesty, integrity and a strong character. I am also patient, caring, understanding, loyal, and intuitive. I try to make the best of any situation while having some fun along the way - I enjoy the journey as much as the destination. I'm genuine and enjoy making people smile and treat people with the respect they deserve. My interests are well rounded and enjoy trying something new and expanding my horizons. I enjoy being active and workout regularly, tend to eat well, and live well, and I enjoy indulging in life's pleasures. I work to live, not live to work. outdoors is where I choose to spend most of my time, and there is no place I would rather be than on or around the water. I enjoy a wide range of music, going to the theatre, the movies, concerts and the arts in general - I like all things creative. Family is very important to me and am a Christian that has a love for God. love seafood and could eat sushi for just about any meal. I hope to meet someone to share life's experience with, to share some good conversation, good fun, laughter and mutual respect, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures while appreciating each other for who we are. Someone that isn't afraid to share affection and be close. Someone that is willing to give, not just to me, but to others without asking or expecting something in return.

Looking for a partner that is fun loving and genuine with a good sense of humor, non materialistic, that likes the outdoors, fishing and that wants to experience life. A participant rather than a spectator. Someone that is comfortable in an old pair of jeans and a favorite t-shirt, but also is comfortable dressing up for a nice evening out or a special event. Someone that loves to listen to a variety of music, take in a few concerts, a baseball or basketball football game (or other sporting event), loves to eat all kinds of food, love to ride a bike. Enjoys cooking a nice meal, take out and a movie at home, or dining out. Someone to share life with, that is emotionally available, wants to be a best friend, misses me as much as I do her when we are apart, that can bring out the best in each other.

I hope to have a relationship that is/has: Loving and stable, caring and committed, open and honest, trusting and loyal, supporting and understanding, passionate and compassionate, sharing the day with one another, enjoying life's simple pleasures and tackling life's challenges as a team, affectionate and intimate, mutual appreciation and a spirit of cooperation, respectful of each others similarities and differences, encouraging and nurturing, togetherness while encouraging individuality, bringing out the best in one another, the best of friends. A partner in the truest sense - I will always have your back and be there for you during the ups, the downs, and the in-betweens. I seek to complement rather than complete someone. I am a passionate idealist and a romantic about life, but am also grounded in reality. Hoping to find someone that resembles their profile in terms of pictures and content.

What have I learned from past relationships: A lot about myself and relationships in general, and how important it is to be true to yourself. That to truly have a meaningful and lasting relationship takes work from both parties. I've never been more comfortable with who I am and where I am going oh one more thing my best friend is my dog buddy...

I'd like to meet for that cup of coffee or a drink in order to show each other that we are who we say we are. I know judgments are quick in the online dating world, so I'm hoping to create enough of a comfort zone for both of us so we can then have a real date...