I grew up in Western Europe where I lived for the first 24 years of my life. After that, I moved to the United States and became a naturalized U.S. citizen many years ago. I am tall and have Mediterranean features. My dates have described me as a well-balanced, quiet, affectionate (I love kissing and cuddling) and a romantic, honest, straightforward, sentimental, and loyal person. I like kids, animals, nature in general (especially fall foliage, wildflowers, and the mountains -- I am a member of the Sierra Club), day hikes and day trips, fairs, ethnic festivals and restaurants, flea markets, cuddling on the couch. I speak English with an Italian accent and understand a little bit of French and German. I derive happiness from the simple things in life.

I'd like to meet someone who is around my age. Prefer somebody who has been divorced for a few years. She should be a non-smoker, honest, drug/disease free, loyal, monogamous, family-oriented, on the quiet side. The ideal mate does not have a short fuse; is capable of showing affection/passion; knows herself and what she wants; is not overly into materialism; has a sense of direction in life; likes to do some long-term planning; is relatively easy to please. It does not matter whether or not you have children still living with you. Must live in southern Collin County or north Dallas County. Please do no be the kind who spends time in seedy Internet romance chatrooms at all hours of the day and night. A (slight) concern for our natural environment would be great. LOOKING FOR SOMEBODY WHO DOES NOT GIVE UP AT THE FIRST OBSTACLE AND UNDERSTANDS THAT A GREAT RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES WORK AND COMPROMISE.