Date men and women from United States / Arkansas / Lowell, 59 year old

Date single man from Lowell, United States. I'm a young at heart 59 year old teacher, widower, child of the sixties, with two teenage kids. Raising my kids has been my life, and they have made me a better person who has learned to appreciate every day's simple pleasures, but they are the age now when they need, and want me less, so I'm ready for whatever comes next. I'm usually described as quiet but not shy. I tend to listen and observe more than talk. I am over the club scene, so if you're looking for a party partner, or a comedian to keep you entertained, stop here. However I do enjoy live music and concerts. I have been a dabbler in many hobbies and activities over the years, so I have a wide range if interests. I like to travel and explore, but I also enjoy the domestic life.
How to describe who I'm looking for? That's hard - compassionate, affectionate, active, positive outlook on life, kind, caring, open minded, likes (or tolerant of) teenagers.
Who doesn't want all that? In the end it's really chemistry and personalities that just click. Hope we all find that.

Meet a soulmate from Lowell, United States. Gentlemen,
To start off, as I said I believe in being honest and up front. I keep getting paired with guys who sound great but it plainly says their interest are in smaller women. This is Match;s pairings. I have plainly stated that I am a big woman. I do not want to mislead anyone. Also at this time I am not ready to jump into a relationship First I would like to find a friend. Someone to go do things with such as a movie or just driving or even shopping
I have been widowed twice first time 7/17/1971 and 7/01/1990. You never know whats going to happen so live life and enjoy it and the people around you. I have 3 kids and 6 grand kids. My family is very important to me. I am a big woman and I believe in being honest and up front. Life is to short to waste playing games on here. I will not be rushed into a relationship. If there is anyone interested in me he will have to be paient and be willing to be my friend first and then if something grows from that good. I believe you need to be friends first. My youngest daughter and her son are still living at home for a while. I do not smoke because I chose not to and I have seen what it did to my father and to several other family members. An occassional drink is ok but I am not a fan of drinking seeing what that can do to you also. Again, life is to short to waste that way. I am a quiet person, I like things simple. I love family and friends. I'm not very good at talking about me so learning about me would be part of learning to be my friend first..
When and if I do find a partner for life I don't expect a knight in shinning armor. His armor will have rust spots and dints from his travels thru life. He will want to walk beside me and not expect me to walk behind him and I do not want to walk in front of him. He will be someone that will be there to hold me up when I am down and I will be there to hold him up when he is down. If and when I commit it is a 100% and I expect the same in return. I will share my home, my car, even my kids :o), but.... I will not share my man. Again, I expect the same in return. A lot of my values are old fashioned and I think that the world needs to move back to a lot of the older values. I try to always treat others as I want to be treated