ME: I like my partners to be happy and to take things a little slow at first. The philosophy I live by is always keep striving. Goals are checkpoints, not finish lines. When I'm at home alone, a lot of personal projects and hobbies keep me occupied. When I go out, I might hang out at the bookstore, or just go wherever. When I'm out driving I like to see the sights along the backroads. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I'm not changing my life, I just want to improve it to the tune of one woman.

YOU & ME: Though I hope to make some new friends, I don't want to be on a carousel of different partners. I'm looking forward to a committed relationship with one special lady. You are self-sufficient, not co-dependent. You are not with me because you need to be but, rather, because you WANT to be. You are dedicated to your career as well. I understand the demands of your profession and you respect the demands of mine. We complement and co-empower one another. You have a discerning sense of humor and like to laugh. You're sociable and enjoy going out & meeting people. And yet, you are warm & thoughtful--knowing that quality time can just as easily be spent together quietly at home.

FAVORITE QUOTE: "We don't really choose whom to love in life. We get to choose whose love we'll accept."

Finally, two last things...

(1) It'd be great if you'd take a moment to fill out your "chemistry & relationship needs assessments". POF has the best ones I've seen; and...

(2) Please don't be disappointed here: But do not expect my first message to you to be the length of WAR & PEACE. How do I know you're even interested or will even read it? I'll be more than happy to make that time-investment in communicating with you AFTER I've seen you echo my interest back to me. While YOUR profile is genuine, keep in mind that many in here are not ... and we all need to be cautious.

I always like to do a mid-day meeting first--a relaxing lunch, brunch, or something like that--which would give us a chance to talk & get to know one another.