I warm quickly to someone when I perceive they're genuine, and not into playing mind games. I am adventerous sometimes, but I like peace at home. There are times when disagreement's occur, but I don't like wasting time on rancorous angry confrontation. I think that when a couple has a disaggreement, they should settle it, in private, (peacefully). I like an atmosphere thats easy-going and genial. There is enough drama in the world without creating more. I enjoy a serene setting where there is friendship, a lot of humor, and cheerful banter. I'm an active, and energetic person. Some of my interests are chess, history, philosophy, and an expanding list of others. I'm only interested co-creating a serene (as much as possible), atmosphere together, thats filled with genuine affection, and all the other inimitable things that are involved in a strong, intimate relationship. I'm not looking for a maid, or a mother, but someone who wants a partnership with a person who will be honest, respectful,affectionate and loyal to her. Friendship adds brilliant dimensions, and great strength to the relationship between a woman and a man. I don't think it matters whether love or friendship comes first. If two people are looking for friendship combined with romance, (I am!) I believe that with a little effort they'll find it, if the basis for it exists. I'm not the jealous or smothering type. I think that when two individuals feel free to be themselves, and express themselves honestly in a relationship, the relationship will be happier and thrive while the individuals involved, continue to grow in their own unique ways, and in their experiences together. I'm a one woman man who's loyal and faithful when committed. Anyone who thinks this is boring, is welcome to move on!

I do know how to be attentive to and cherish the woman I'm committed to, but I'm also, (like everyone else, who has ever existed) a unique individual who needs some personal space, and has always respected that of my significant other, while she pursues her own unique activities and interests. I value a persons spirit, but respect their material posessions. I tend to keep a cool head in a crisis. My gender beliefs are modern, but I do not believe that chivalry is dead. I actually enjoy opening, and holding a door for a lady! When there is a disagreement, one should never lose sight of respect for the other person, and make cruel comments that are composed simply to injure or insult them. It's easy to "fight fair" when you keep in mind that you respect, and care about the person you're having the disagreement with. I say what I mean, and do what I say I will. I don't hold grudges. I am also tenatious, and fairminded, and I've given what I consider to be an accurate appraisal of myself here. Nevertheless, profiles are ambiguous, and You can never be sure that they actually send the message that you really want to communicate to a potential significant other. Anyone reading my profile, who finds it interesting,and thinks we might be compatable; shouldn't be shy about contacting me. Its the best way to find out if we can connect. Though some of the people I've loved, are no longer "with us", I feel fortunate that I still have plenty of people in my life that I profoundly care for, but there is still an un-filled space for that special someone. Finally, I do not have time for mind games, they are for "mindless" people. Peace.

movies, dinner etc, some activity that will give us the chance to communicate, and get to know each another.