Date men and women from United States / California / Sherman Oaks, 55 year old

Date a soulmate from United States. Looking for that special some one who wants to be loved by a very nice person...ME :)
If you like going to movies and dinner (home cooked and out) please drop me a line :)
I am a very mellow person that dislike drama.

Meet someone special from United States. I am a very committed and responsible person. I am a very positive and optimistic person. I am driven but at the same time I am very easy going. I am looking for a relationship oriented person that is very easy to get along with. I am a romantic and want to meet someone who wants to be romanced.

Date people from United States. Something tells me there are a lot of assumptions that we make while we're looking through profiles here. I know it's the easy thing to do; window shopping, trying to see if someone catches our eye and then really digging into the profile to see what lies behind the photo.
I'm guessing that my pictures portray what many people have said over the years; that I am a 'man's man'. I'm a bigger guy, in great shape and I suppose that I have a confident and strong presence. As an ex Marine I have strong attitudes and a forceful personality. It's true that very little intimidates me. More importantly it is my sense of ethics and integrity that sets me apart.
But if you stop there you'll miss what really makes me tick. I also have a significant amount of brain and heart that make me unique. I take great pride in being a gentleman and practicing flawless etiquette and being respectful of others. I put more stock in what people do rather than what they say, and I focus on doing what I feel is right and letting others form their own opinions about me.
I am relationship minded and not looking to date around. While my sense of humor is what some might call larger than life (with a significant portion of it being self-deprecating), I am serious about finding that one woman with whom I can build a future. I've lived and loved, and through that learned what makes a relationship good. I know that there is no substitute for quality communication, kindness and genuine concern for each other.
I'm looking for a woman who not only turns my head but touches my heart. A pretty face is paramount and a slender and fit figure is attractive to me, and I'm a sucker for gorgeous legs.
Looks aside, my ideal partner is reasonable, rational and knows how to enjoy life. She agrees that the best kind of love is the old-fashioned kind, where we fall head over heels and can't get enough of each other. A great sense of humor goes a long way, as does the ability to have a great time.
Finally, while I appreciate the efficiency of this way of meeting, I think that nothing can really take the place of a face to face date, where we actually see each other and find out if we both feel that 'spark' that makes the difference between friendship and 'something more'.

Meet men and women from United States. Before I came to California I lived in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and New York As I have most of my family in Europe, I travel regularly to meet family and see friends. I have done this by myself for many years and wait for the day when I can travel with ....you?
I am self employed, love the outdoors, anything from walking at the beach, hiking, biking, gardening, watersports, tennis, skiing...to just watching the sunset and enjoy. I love different cultures and cultural things, from movies to concerts and museums, like to listen to (eclectic) music (my favorite station is 89.9 KCRW), play the piano or drums. I enjoy romantic dinners and weekend getaways, live music, movies and theatre. Travelling is important in my life as I visit family, and like to explore other parts of this world. I love animals and I do appreciate a healthy live style.
There is so much more I am interested in but I keep this for our first date.
I am a confident, mature and rounded, affectionate, romantic, interesting, educated, ambitious, fun, spontaneous, adventurous guy. I consider myself creative, have a good sense of humour, I am persistent, respectful and I consider myself a man that still (and always) believes in opening the door for a lady.
What I am looking for: You are in your 30s to mid / late 40s, very attractive, affectionate and romantic. You are interested in a romantic friendship or committed relationship. All I can say is: if you are the right one I will connect with you.
What do I find attractive in a lady? Beautiful long hair, dressing in a stylish, sexy, casual way (whatever the occasion is). You do work out and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. You are just as affectionate and romantic as I hope you are, spontaneous, adventurous. I hope we share several of our interest and spend quality time together. It would be nice to learn new things from you just as you will learn from me, a mutual, loving and passionate partnership, mentally and physically.
Let's meet for a first dinner. Hopefully we connect and see one another on weekends or more often. Hey, summer is here, there is so much to do here in LA.!! Candlelight dinners, go to the movies, stroll on the beach, hike the mountains, explore gardens, lot's of romance with you, weekend getaways and hopefully travel to Europe. Did I ignite a flame in you??
Send me that first message and the ice will be broken,

Date a man from United States. Former bad boy has calmed down a bit.
Still reveres reckless past. Will you come out to play and try to fix me?
I can Dance with street people and mingle with royalty. I think that a hot sexual component is essential to a relationship.

Meet single man from United States. I am new to this part of the world and I'm looking for new friends and relationships. I'm a nice guy, good conversationalist and a good listener. Hope to meet someone with the same qualities. I have lived in Arizona, Canada, Illinois and Texas over the years and I'm now starting a new adventure in California.

Date someone special from Sherman Oaks, United States. Wait, what? You mean there's an essay?
My passions in life are my family and friends; being there for them and enjoying the adventures of life with them. Why else, other than for my college-aged niece, would I agree to a crazy 3 day road trip to Iowa in August (Iowa State Fair, here I come)! By nature, I look out for the people I care about first and tend to be the ring-leader in planning outings and events. I'm enjoying taking time for me, too, these days, and that includes this foray into the internet dating world in hopes of finding someone who is kind, family-oriented and curious about the world to share my time with.
I'm an info-junkie who loves to explore, whether it's the back end of the Versailles park or driving down that street over there, just to see where it goes. I love, love, love finding fun activities around LA. I read way too many blogs, from cooking to politics, but I hate to argue. As far as I'm concerned, laughter is one of the four basic food groups. Right now I'm enjoying my annual obsession with the Tour de France.
I'd like to find someone who is comfortable in his own skin, satisfied with where he is in life and looking for joy and good companionship. If you also know something about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, too, that's great.

Meet people from Sherman Oaks, United States. Trustworthy, sincere, attractive, sensible, focused, observant, reliable, honest, with a good sense of humor. I'm a CNN junkie, I love dogs especially, as well as most animals. Eating well and taking care of myself is important, and making plans for a more fulfilling future is top on my list. I'm looking forward to meeting someone who is caring, thoughtful, adventurous, insightful, attractive, and who loves their work. It would be great to share an interesting conversation over coffee , or explore some new location and walk and take photographs. I'm open to new experiences and really getting to know someone on a deeper level. That's a good place to start and we'll see where it leads.

Date a soulmate from Sherman Oaks, United States. Over the past several years, I've enjoyed discovering my independence and the FUN things that I like to do, including hiking, singing, working out, photography, cooking, sculpture. Completed a marathon in 2008, recently joined the Sierra Club, and have returned to martial arts training (with my 55 year old joints! LOL) I'm newly divorced, June 2012, (!!!) after being "separated" for a few years. I have 2 sons (17 and 20) who are with me part time, though they live with their dad. (My boys are excited that I'll be dating... although, of course, that age-group doesn't call it "dating" anymore.) Feeling relieved, capable and now, morally available to the possibility of meeting a really good guy, suitable for a fun, thought~ provoking, down to earth and responsible friendship and possibly more - we will know if there's mutual interest, chemistry, compatibility. I am not in a hurry for an LTR (long term relationship), certainly NO one-night-stands (that's weird, and so 1970s) Let's connect on a social, personal, spiritual level... the physical would naturally follow if those first things mesh!!. He must be a "young" active and liberal thinker like me, and a dad (to his kids, not to me HaHa) I love animals, love kids (work with 5 to 12 year olds) and I'm a big kid at heart, though emotionally, I'm pretty darn evolved! YOU should be too! ;-)