Looking for a mature, emotionally grounded, non-materialistic, woman - "Heart of Gold type." Have no regrets about my life. I love being this age and I'm the happiest I've ever been. Searching for partner who is "living" her life, not trying to "rescue" it.

I know who I am, not a jealous/controlling person; do as you wish. You're an adult. Trust is the key. No insecurity issues; I'd rather be alone for the right reasons than with someone for the wrong ones.

I'm a life-long artist. I would do best with a non-smoking woman who has personal goals, dreams, and is a conversationalist. I won't give up on my dreams ... or yours. You won't find me at bars or clubs or watching TV. No baggage, no drama. I'm not the yelling type. If you can't talk we won't match. No issues with affection: Italian after all! You'll only have one hand to point with if we're walking together. I'm not a metrosexual-whatever thing (the mirror is yours), my confidence lies in knowing who I am and reaching my potential. Grooming and showers are the norm though.

Seeking honesty in a partner but honesty ONLY happens if you know who you are; I'm not going to try to change anyone -- nobody's perfect. I'm active and I read a lot, so looking for someone who respects their body and mind (weight/height proportional). I finally "get it" about life, and try to stay centered.

Other dreams I'm working on? ... I'm planning to rent an RV for one summer to travel the country and visit the National Parks. I want to see the Redwood forest, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, etc. I'll either go with a woman or an IPOD.

I avoid Anyone who wants to act, look, think, talk, dress, envy, BE like a teen to 24-year old, or cares at all about celebrity's lives. Yes, 8-years ago I was married for 13 years. No, we don't stay in contact. No, I didn't buy a bag of lime and a shovel; It wasn't a bad divorce. Yes, I fix things around the house. No, you won't have to open doors. Yes, I can cook. No, you won't ever hear bodily noises from me. Yes, I very much appreciate a groomed woman.

Though no area is perfect, I was not raised down here. If you can read between those stereotype lines (raised here or not) then that's a good start. If you can't then there is probably a gap between us that will be difficult to bridge. After 8 years living here it's the politest way I can state it. Unfair or not, if you've dated down here you should know what I mean. Boys want to get in your pants, men seek your heart. If you can't recognize this difference you would not have the patience for me.

NOTE: Between pics/words I shouldn't be a total mystery -- hope you are not. Deception at a first meeting is very uncomfortable. Please look like your pictures. You wouldn't like it if I showed up 10-yrs older, 20lbs heavier, and bald. Hope your pics are recent. Mine are.

Coffee, or a walk somewhere. Something small.

I do not have any STDs, and that is the way I will keep it. There's no way to hide it because when the time is right I ask any partner to go with me and get tested together. If you won't do this we aren't a match. I like the bedroom as much as anyone else, and I know what I need to feel comfortable.

I am not secretly married, in relationship, living with parents (mine or anyone elses), gay or confused, just visiting Florida, on drugs (with or w/o prescriptions), no suspended license, probation officers are not interested in my daily activities, my only child support is an occasional bubblebath, for me A.D.D. is still a mathematical equation, the only rehab I ever needed was when I found out Star Trek was entirely fictional, the only record I have has "Pink Floyd" written on it, I love a clean kitchen sink, my fav drink has 3 molecules, I think bleach is stronger than Kryptonite, and my fantasy job would be a professional vampire killer. I call my mom often because I am her son -- not her boy. I would welcome a tree growing in my living room but if I find ants in my kitchen I will rip out walls to seek and Kill the queen!

My greatest strength is that I know my weaknesses.
My greatest weakness is I think too in-depth, even about stupid stuff. I'm not saying "smart," per se, I'm just saying "too much." But I do work on changing it.