Finding a compatible partner is very challenging. I want to be in a couple relationship, just the two of us. After being on this site for a number of months, I am beginning to think that perhaps my counterpart is not on this site.

It seems that everyone is looking for the elusive chemistry. I too want that. It is impossible to know by reading a profile whether two people will click. One can only evaluate another person based on what is stated. This means that an individual must seek a partner based on lifestyle and goals. With so many profiles being brief with little or no information, it is difficult to know if there is interest, common values and goals. Without a photo, it is impossible to know if there is even a desire to meet. A subsequent meeting, even a brief one could indicate whether there is potential for friendship.

The sentiment below was copied from another profile. It is an opinion I share.
I thank the author for his/her eloquence.
"when it comes to romance, I have to feel a connection first, with attraction developing second. The connection is something that you feel; a mysterious compelling click that takes place without thought guided solely by instinct."

With that being said, I am a caring, giving person. I help others just because I am capable of doing so. I seek a partner who shares my values on this.

I am independant, practical, pragmatic, a home owner, have raised my children to adulthood and am ready to enjoy the good life of travelling, warmer climates in winter and Muskoka in the summer. I seek a partner in similar circumstances who is retired or will be in the next year or so.

My career was Information Technology; I qualify for Mensa but am not a member. I have not worked in the business world for several years. I am creative and innovative; there is a much better chance of developing a relationship if you share these attributes. Given that, it seems a partnership with an entrepreneur is far more likely than one with an academic. Compared to other women, I am considered handy at home. I have a great deal of respect for men who are handy.

Attraction cannot be defined but I do know that I prefer a gentleman without tatoos who is clean shaven. This is not cast in stone but the man I seek is likely in his 50s with some give/take.

It is wonderful if a couple share common hobbies and interests but it is not a requirement. You may enjoy golf and football but they are not of interest to me. I quite enjoy ballroom and Latin dancing, gardening, genealogy and I am politically active. I am very right wing at the provincial level but somewhat of a swing voter federally. I cannot see myself with someone who votes Liberal at the provincial level. This is a reality and I state this so as to not waste anyone's time.

I have tried to describe myself and the type of person/relationship I seek. There is someone for everyone but it seems my counterpart is rare. I wish you all good luck in finding what you seek.

A first meeting should be casual with no expectations; essentially a meet and greet. The venue is irrelevant. If we want to see each other again, it is because we enjoy each others company and want to be friends. I do not want to jump into a relationship; that is lust. I want to develop a relationship; that is love.