I am searching for a woman who is open to the possibility of investing and engaging in a long term relationship...a woman who is humble, patient, communicative, mature, honest, playful....a woman who has both the desire and the ability to effectively manage conflict and the emotions associated with life's unexpected twists and turns....a woman who is passionate, affectionate and has the ability to give and receive love. I am eager to meet someone with similar qualities who likes me for who I am; who would be just as comfortable traveling to warmer climates like the Caribbean as going out to dinner and a movie; and who has an interests in intimacy at all levels. I treasure kindness and a gentile spirit; one who can empathize with many issues yet be strong and confident in doing something about things we can change...I am looking for someone who has an intact value system and is inwardly attractive (sense of self) for a genuine and loyal relationship. I'm a big cut up and side with Mike Meyers who said "Serious is what we have to do until we can be silly again". I'm eclectic in my interests but passionate about giving my best in any situation. Great conversation over coffee is very engaging. I believe honest open communication is the only foundation for a healthy growing relationship. I hope to be with someone who is generous to others, is responsible with finances but liberal in giving; someone who believes in always learning. I hope for someone who is comfortable in her own skin but can be challenged to try new things. These are some of the core things I value. I'm thankful for health and strive to live healthy and keep a strong positive attitude toward the possibilities that exist. chemistry plays a role. There's no substitute for passion, not even chocolate. Intelligence and curiosity are certainly attractive. I am not looking for a carbon copy of myself but an independent, intelligent, good humored, honest, and caring person that happens to share some similar interests. I don't get angry very often; I'm very accepting... Perhaps there may be more, but conversation and a glass would be a nice way to start. So, who knows, if you're not too beaten down by this materialistic world perhaps by winter we could share a warm fire. Please contact me if this resonates with you. I won't bite; well, I might nibble. If you have read this up to this point, know that I see great potential with you and so it might well be worth writing me to see where it might lead.