Date men and women from United States / Colorado / Castle Rock, 43 year old

Date a soulmate from Castle Rock, United States. If you're reading this, you've made it past the bald head. I'm happy!! Now you get to read behind the facade and into the real person.
In many ways, I'm a study in contrasts. I'm fiercely loyal but just as independent. I don't live in the past but I've definitely learned from it. I believe that you alone can make yourself happy and if you can't do that, well, it's gonna be tough road. I can discuss Shakespeare and play with Legos at the same time. I’m a “laugh out loud" type of person and making somebody laugh or smile really does make my day. I’m also very straightforward and honest person which tends to get me into trouble at times. I'm a firm believer that if you aren't happy, you have two choices: work harder to make yourself happy or change the circumstances that are making you unhappy. More than anything, be passionate at what you do and passionate about the people you are with. And treat everybody with respect and honesty, even if they don't deserve it. That includes the waiter who for some reason can't remember that you ordered a Pinot Noir 20 minutes ago.
You can usually find me on a hiking path, throwing a ball for my dog, a glass of wine in my hand, a smile on my face, or singing a song as loud as can. Sometimes all at the same time. I love having the wind blowing through my hair as I ride up Hoosier Pass (yes, that's a joke). I've traveled extensively have a list of places I want to go to next. You won't find me at the gym working my ass off so I can make the cover of GQ or trying on the latest fashions. I'm a jeans and t-shirt guy and I'm pretty happy with how I look and especially who I am. I've worked hard to get here and if that included a few too many cervezas along the way, I'll try working them off in my own time. Of course my wardrobe needs a makeover, my diet could use improvement and my house sure would look better with some paint on the white walls (if I could only figure out a color). My subtle way of saying I'm far from perfect but I'm happy with me and willing to work at it to make me better.
What do I want? I’m looking for somebody who I can sing a song with in the car, dance around the house with dogs, stop our hike for 10 minutes just to look at the color of the changing leaves, going skiing and find the hot tub with new found friends, jump on the motorcycle and head out for breakfast, or plan a killer trip to Oregon to go wine tasting. I want to sit in completely different rooms reading our books and then have dinner to discuss them. See a movie and laugh about how each of us is totally wrong in our interpretation of it. Try a new recipe and hopefully enjoy the meal and if we don't, laugh at how much it sucked. I want to walk up to you standing in line and smell your perfume, look in your eyes and know.
One thing to know, I'm a big "kid" person (just ask my married friends) and was a former camp counselor and high school teacher (including two years as a behavioral disorder teacher). I "get" kids and they usually gravitate to me. If you have kids, I'd love to meet them but I also understand the complexities of having another man in the picture. Been through that with my own parents twice.

Meet a man from Castle Rock, United States. Well, here we are! At that place in life where if we are on this website, life probably isn't exactly turning out according to plan LOL! After plenty of life's unexpected twists and turns I have realized that "normal" is only a setting on the washing machine and life is what you decide it should be :) I do believe that life was not meant to go through alone and would like to share the rest of it with someone very special. When I wrote in the headline wanting someone "REAL" that should be obvious to say just be who you are from the start.
My pictures are all recent. They are all from within the last year up to July of 2012. I am usually told on the first date that my pictures don't do me justice, I guess that is a compliment :)
People describe me as very happy and outgoing and that my best features are my brown eyes and great smile. I am very easy to talk to and people are relaxed around me usually from the start. I will admit I am somewhat of a hopeless romantic. Not too worried about the whole "man card" garbage, I am for sure a strong man with plenty of confidence and I know what I desire from a relationship too! Of course I am sure that is what every man would say to attract a lady, but you don't have to spend much time with me to see that it is true. Holding hands to me can be such a close experience and so much is communicated with just that touch. And a kiss to me is very important. There is a time and place for those "passionate" kisses, but you will know if we are on the same page if you know what I mean by a tender, soft and lasting kiss is the absolute best. Enough on that, if you don't get it, there is no explaining it for sure :)
I really enjoy anything that has to do with water or outdoors. We live in the most beautiful place in the country and even after years of exploring it I have found I am not even close to finding all its treasures yet! I am kind of a fishing junky. There is nothing like being on the boat in this beautiful state whether the fishies are cooperating or not! Just the water, view, quiet and sunshine are so awesome! I do try to stay very active. I am not a workout fanatic or have to do 14ers every weekend, but do try to stay healthy to enjoy all life has to offer. I love everything from hikes and walks, fishing, kayaking, boating and of course blue water beaches for anything on or under the water! I have always enjoyed travel, whether abroad or just a quick 2-3 day road trip. Sometimes just jumping in the car with a couple days of clothes and only a thought of a destination can turn out to be some of the best discoveries in life. Reservations and an agenda are great most of the time, but just seeing what may not be the "main" attraction in an area has turned out to be some of the coolest discoveries yet! Love a good movie at home cuddled up. Love going to live sporting events and concerts, the energy from the crowd is awesome. Life is about having fun and I love finding out what others enjoy and being exposed to their passions in life. It is great to see what someone else finds exciting and makes them feel like a kid when they do it!
My faith in God is important to me and I am not ashamed of it at all. I would like to be with someone who feels the same way. I am probably much more spiritual than religious. What this looks like exactly in a relationship is something to be figured out together. I am not even close to an "uptight" Christian or perfect. I don't judge anyone. I don't go to church every week and don't think that is the only place God is anyway. I enjoy a nice drink, dancing and unpolitically correct movies and jokes, He did intend for us to have fun while we are here didn't He? I usually prefer "modern" country music, but like all types of music from jazz to rock.
My son graduated last year and does not live with me any longer, so the house is all mine. I don't want to have anymore kids myself, but don't mind if my partner has kids, kind of actually miss it sometimes.

Date single man from Castle Rock, United States. I decided to try this out because I want to meet intelligent, interesting, and unique women who I can get to know and hang out and have fun with. If I happen to meet the right woman and something more serious develops then that's wonderful too!

Meet people from Castle Rock, United States. Never thought I would be marketing myself online. Oh well, here it goes. I have 2 great kids who keep me very busy. I coach football, lacrosse and basketball. The last 4 years of being involved in my kids sports have been the best years of my life. But I have begun to see that I have allowed this to stop me from dating or meeting people outside of sports. I have started to miss having someone to spend down time with. I am looking for someone to talk to, go to the movies with, grab a beer or just hang out. Where it goes from there only time will tell.
I have a weird sense of humor. I love Will Ferrel movies, Dave Chappell and Nick Swardson. I have never seen an episode of American Idol, The Bachelor or The Biggest Loser. Of course with the right person I might be persuaded to watch now and again. I love Mexcian food- I am from California and have yet to find an authentic Mexican place in Colorado. I watch cooking channel but woulnd't eat a third of what they make, I am a very picky eater. I have never eaten a mushroom or tomato. I like to run 3-4 times a week, but I am not obsessed with working out.
I am hoping to find someone that can tolerate some of my flaws and hopefully introduce me to new things and new adventures. I have my kids a lot so I hope to find someone that either has kids or likes them. One more thing, I am allergic to cats, big time allergic. Dogs aren't to harsh on me.

Date someone special from Castle Rock, United States. Family and my children are the most important priority in my life. Give me a football and a bunch of kids and its on...I will close off the block and have our own super bowl Sunday.
Travel is fun. I love the mountains and know of some great spots for get a ways. The beach is great as well. As long as its someplace where they dont mind if I pick you up in my strong arms and carry you off into the sunset. I am a romantic but in a John Wayne good ole boy save the day way. Flowers are fun to give but not a replacement for being the sweetest warmest gentleman when I am with you.
If you get to know me youll understand how important honesty and integrity is. You will also know the meaning of being treated like a lady...I want to be with a woman that is everything to me as I think it would be fun learing how to be someones prince charming.
Thank you
T

Meet men and women from Castle Rock, United States. "Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." – Aristotle
Although I'm retired, I still perform investigations for the government and own a private investigation company. I'm well educated, and well traveled...tuxedo or t-shirt, I'm comfortable in both. However, still being a redneck, I prefer Levi's, cowboy hats and boots when I can; a suit and tux when must. I'm just a nice guy trying to meet a nice girl. If you say you want a gentleman with a sense of humour, please be sure you know what that means. I love to laugh and practice the art of chivalry. I'll stand when you stand, open your door, pull out your chair, give up my seat to women and the elderly, walk on the street side, and yes I will even help little old ladies cross the road and change their tires. However, please be advised, I have little allowance for physical or mental abuse, active alcoholism, infidelity, or illegal drug use. My ability to forgive eventually has it's limits. My parents raised God fearing hard working gentlemen.
As for the age? Look on the bright side, men my age don't wake up tomorrow and decide we're gay. "Not that anything is wrong with that." :)
I love my children, and try to provide them with a decent moral compass. They are young (6,8 and 11) and we are a package deal.
On a personal note. I'm a believer in tolerance. It's the little irritating things about people that I find most endearing. The way you might leave a few squares on the toilet paper roll without replacing it. The way you might leave the hallway lights on and I'm constantly turning them off, or leaving your delicates on the bedroom floor, and innocently not knowing I'll place them in the hamper and love you oh that much more. Why? Because that's what will allow me to look at you across a crowded room smiling like a giddy school boy, and the only thing that you will know is that I love you for reasons unknown.

Date a soulmate from United States. just a guy looking for someone to hang out with go camping or ridin atvs movies dinner just got out of a ltr and just want to hang out and meet new people if we click great if not then you never can have to many friends.

Meet a man from United States. I am a romantic, love music, I write, produce and sing. I work as a multimedia developer. I love my children, they mean the world to me and I do have them full time. I enjoy raising them, it's not only an honor but a great joy to me. I am looking to meet someone, get to know them as a friend. See where things take us.
I think of dating as building a friendship, getting to actually know someone. I believe in chivalry, and yes it is alive and well. I love to try different things, travel, hike, go for walks in parks or on a beach (even though we don't have many beaches here), watch movies; haven't skied in years but would love to. I like to laugh, and have fun. I have a positive outlook on life. So tell me about yourself, I look forward to hearing from you.
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Date single man from United States. UPDATE:
Presently, I am assigned on a project in Toronto.
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I've reached the stage where I'm financially secure with realistic ambition, in great physical and mental health and have no unresolved issues. As a consultant in the corporate world with all my travels and relocating to client sites, it had been difficult to maintain some form of stability so by the end of 2012 I will exit this profession and pursue other interests. To tell the truth, I did not quite enjoy my profession so it's time to do something I choose and can be successful at.
Having passed 40, I realize how important it is to keep oneself in good health with proper eating habits, exercising within one's abilities and to keep only good people in one's life. For an 'old' fellar, I look young, feel great and still have that mischievous streak.
Since my late 20s, I have travelled extensively and have seen many places and met many people. However, I tend to be extremely selective about friendships I keep. My guy friends are awesome and I consider them true gentlemen. I have also met a few exceptional women, some of whom are in my life as friends. Believe it or not, ex's can be friends.
I'm looking for a classy woman who is in great shape, has attractive features, is compassionate, honest and has a great sense of humor. In return you get all that and more. I am flexible about location because I have many homes and I invest in real estate.
I'm originally from South Africa so the accent sounds similar to the British. The landscape pictures on my profile are of my hometown, Durban where I was born and grew up. The other is an elite suburb just north of Durban called Umhlanga Rocks.
Enjoy!

Meet people from United States. This is the hard part! I want to find someone that likes me for who I am, not who they want me to be. I am in no hurry to get married again, but with that said, I am not just looking for a piece of @#$ either. I don't need to spend every minute of my life with that special somebody, but I don't want to be so far apart that a relationship is impractical!
I love the outdoors; skiing, motorcycles, bicycles, hiking, camping, etc. I would like to do these things with somebody special....it makes it much more fun!!

Date someone special from United States. i like to make people laugh,and i a greatful for my sister an brother-in-law cause both my parents have past away.I like to spend time with friends and i like peole who can make me laugh. Ilike to be around people who are themselves and are not fake,and people who dont like to play games and are fauthful in a relastionship,cheating is for people who are still in high school and are childish..

Meet men and women from United States. Very private, open, honest, family man looking for the sweet girl that still believes in love and put us over everything else. Communicate is a must? Personal growth and coupe growth is important, always looking out for each other important