Date men and women from United States / Arkansas / Leslie, 50 year old

Date single man from Leslie, United States. After reading many of the captions on this site, the same general theme surfaces – we ALL want the same thing: “To be loved and appreciated by that special someone for what we have to offer.” And while this may seem pretty simple in theory, there exists barriers which hinder our efforts…why?
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That being said, I am 50 years old and had the good fortune of living a life rich with experiences…both good and bad. Starting at the present and looking back, I am a Professional Educator in a public school system teaching high school aged students Mathematics – a career I truly respect and enjoy!
Prior to this, I was a mid-level Executive Manager for a Fortune 500 company, a former business owner/operator, and a former military officer in the United States Army. My time as a Police Officer and member of the SWAT team provided the funding for my undergraduate studies at UCA.
Long story short, we all have a history that made us who we are. Now the big question remains…how do we find that special person that completes us?
I am reminded of the movie “Open Range” where Charley Waite (Kevin Costner) and Sue Barlow (Annette Bening) ultimately cross paths seemingly as polar opposites. Charley is driven by his code of honor and lives a life unencumbered by civilization. Sue has searched for a lifetime for that special someone to spend her life with and finally realizes that Charley is the man in which she embraces both his heart and his soul. When you see how he comes to love her unconditionally, his devotion, his commitment, and his pledge to her lifelong happiness… (*Sigh*)…I’m just looking for my “Sue Barlow” to spend the rest of my life with. I do hope she is out there somewhere, and waiting to be discovered.
Summarizing, my professional career is right where I want to be. Engaging student learners in a world beyond the classroom is what drives me…a passion if you will. I have a 14 year old son that wants to attend ASMSA in Hot Springs, and frankly has the horsepower to pull it off – giving him that opportunity is a priority of mine. Realizing that I might have 10 or 20, maybe 50 years to accomplish my goals is another reason I do what I do.
If you think you want a man committed to making every day better than the day before, a man that will fulfill your dreams, a man that will love you with the passion you deserve, a man that will hold you when your down and be there to celebrate the good times, a man that does not have to lie, cheat, or steal...
We can have it all……just waiting on you to make up your mind this is what you want out of life!!!
Disclaimer: Please only serious persons need to contact me. I am not interested in emptying my inbox from the "winks" and so forth. I would very much appreciate contact from only those who are ready to proceed to the next step, and I will abide by the same wishes.