She is driving home from work yearning for a moment of peace to relax and unwind. Upon entering the house, she is surprised that I am home early with dinner cooked for both of us. After a long talk over a romantic dinner, I give her a small gift "just because" she means so much to me. Because she is still feeling stressed from the day, I give her a gentle massage and afterwards we curl up in front of our fireplace to appreciate how blessed we are to have each other.
The story above is how my romantic mind works everyday. I long to find a woman who can appreciate that and not take it for granted.
I am looking for a woman who is looking for a real man. I am far from perfect, but I am the perfect man for someone. My life has been full of success and I am very confident, yet very humble. I have experienced tragedy and the lowest of lows, yet that has only made me the strong person I am today.
I absolutely love life! I am a huge jokester and goofball. Love to make others laugh, even at my expense. I know when to be a gentleman and treat the woman in my life with the utmost respect as well.
I am looking for a woman who wants to share life's adventures together. I can have fun out on the town or simply setting at home. It would be nice to find someone who is attracted to a man for many reasons, not just because he looks good in jeans. I need a woman who is kind, funny, caring, independent, honest and most of all likes to communicate. She should be my best friend and lover as well.
Sometimes we just have to stop looking to see if the grass is greener elsewhere, and accept that fabulous person you met as possibly the one for you!
More about me: I wear braces for a short while longer. I love my career in the government working in the space program. BA and MA from Kent State, go Flashes!

I prefer a first date that is casual and laid back. Something that is easy going and take it from there if there is mutual interest.

Must not do drugs
Must not be married
Must not smoke