Date women from United States / Arkansas / Newark, 59 year old

Date someone special from Newark, United States. I recently just came back to match.com after a break. I would describe myself as easy going, caring, happy, loves a good laugh and an affection woman. Also I am open minded and been told I go with the flow. I am at a good place in my life with my career, family, mentally and financially -- I am ready to share it with someone special. I wouldnРІР‚в„ўt say I am athletic and toned, but I am sure active. I have to, to keep up with my daughter. LOL. The few pounds I have gained, I am getting off by exercise and healthy eating. So in the eyes of my doctor and me - I will be average or slender soon.
Family and friends are important to me. I enjoy spending time with them whether we are sharing time on a vacation, day trip or a meal together. I feel content, but, at the same time I feel that I missing something. I miss sharing with a partner - the ups and downs, cooking a meal together, planning a day trip or vacation, house projects, a movie, a bike ride, hugs and kisses,etc.
I have been widowed for over 4 years and ready to try dating. I am looking for that special someone, which I can have a genuine relationship with and hopefully would build into a lifelong partnership. I am also looking for someone that would love to share activities with me, as a family, but would also feel comfortable doing things by himself or with his friends. You don't have to be a perfect match to make things work. It is give and take - compromise. The most important traits for me in a partner would be caring, respectful, able to communicate your feelings, good conversation, enjoy some of the interests that I like, and willing to teach me some of yours.