Date men and women from United States / California / Merced, 53 year old

Date a soulmate from Merced, United States. I moved to Merced, CA in January 2012, and I hope to end the 50 first dates cycle. But I notice that some women's profiles say that they are not looking for anything serious. I, on the other hand, will settle for nothing less than serious; I don't want to be someone's rebound or just another friend. That said, I also know that "serious" takes time to develop. It just cannot be precluded from the onset.
I like to be active and social. I like to swim, to cycle, visit with friends and neighbors, and travel to warm places. I workout regularly in the gym to stay in shape. I feel that I am a psychologically balanced person, and I appreciate balance in others. I am financially secure and well established in my career in higher education, and I am happy in it.
I am interested in spending my life with one significant other. The relationship that I envy is the one that has "connection" on every level; it's intimacy; it's a bonding. I hope to find that sense of closeness that makes us really feel "one" with each other. I have been in that boat before, and I know that it is significantly more than a few laughs on a first date.
So, I would like to meet someone who is emotionally mature, self-assured, and confident. And from this confidence to be able to show vulnerability and still reciprocate levity, banter, and humor. I would like to meet someone who is caring and knows when and how to say "I'm sorry." At this point in my life, I value qualities such as genuinness, fun, consideration, character, communication, a sense of wonder, and passion for life.
My daughter graduated from college this year and is on her way to a great career in the fashion industry.
Finally, I would like to meet someone who is interested in a meaningful, long-term (i.e. permanent or final) relationship with intimacy and passion, seriousness and playfulness, and time together and time alone, and real connection.
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Meet someone special from Merced, United States. If you can complete my headline I might just buy the first cup of coffee.How to write about yourself without sounding like the proverbial used car salesman? I am honest,affectionate,caring a good listener and a good dad.My 19 year old daughter lives with me and of course she always takes priority.But lately I have been searching for something more... a friend,compaion,lover someone to share my life,my thoughts and dreams.And I would like to share hers.I believe in soulmates,some people think that it is some kind of mythical thing but it is really just a deeper level of trust between two people.Easy? No but great things are never easy but always worth it don't you think?
So what am I looking for? A strong passionate caring woman.Maybe your heart has been broken a time or two,but that doesn't stop you from getting back out there and trying.For you can remember how good it feels to be held by someone who really wants to hold you.
So what do I like to do?I like long drives in the country,breathing the fresh mountain air,walking barefoot in the sand on the beach.I like dining in or out,watching movies,or just sharing my thoughts over a cup of coffee with a beautiful woman.
I believe laughter is the best medicine and try not to take myself too seriously all the time.
So are YOU up for a challenge? If you think you can handle it then give me a wink or an email and lets talk about it.

Date people from Merced, United States. I like the simple things in life..company of a simple person with a variety of interest..could it be you??
My life is full of surprises, enjoying work, enjoying my alone time at home, preparing simple meals, and going out when I have to and If I want to...vacation is sometimes on the go..relaxing but fun.