I guess things are all about the ying and yang of life, for every positive, there is a negative, for every negative, there is a positive. It just depends on what we want to fill our life most with. I perceive myself as a sensible, sensitive, and a down-to-earth, open-minded person who has always enjoyed the world around me and the humor within it. I am looking for a long-term relationship that includes friendship as well as an activity partner who has a sense of humor and with whom I can share their interests as well. Long-term may also include you have your house and I have mine and we like it that way type relationship. I like to try new things, especially new food experiences from the various cultures in this wonderful country we live in. I adore men who know how to treat a lady and who appreciate being treated like a gentleman. Other qualities would be good personal hygiene and knows how to take care of himself nutritionally and is health conscious, but not to the point of being self-absorbed. WARNING: If you have joined internet dating for the shallow and sole purpose of exploiting woman after woman for sex, I would prefer you didn't contact me. I would think someone actually looking for a relationship would be more concerned about personality compatibility and nurturing a friendship first. A chance for a do over and to do it better....so happy fishing

Getting to know each other over coffee or a light lunch.