Date women from United States / Arkansas / Oakland, 61 year old

Date a soulmate from Arkansas, United States. I'd love to be found by a new best friend, a stand-up kind of guy with a good heart, quiet confidence and innate curiosity. I hope I bring similar qualities, would love to share what feels like the best (and in many ways, youngest) years of my life.
I take life and relationships seriously, always wanted to figure it all out and face difficult realities head on. Spent much of my life searching and living outside my comfort zone, pursuing new experiences and deeper understanding.
But for the most part, that's now behind me and I'm far more interested in simply enjoying each day, sharing both quiet times and adventures with a life partner. With the right person, that will be easy as I have a very light hearted side, laugh easily and often (especially at myself), am playful and affectionate. Expect pleasant surprises.
While often quiet in groups, observing and listening, one on one I'm engaged and communicative. But also comfortable with solitude, enjoy companionable silence as much as energetic conversation. Love to listen, can respect another's point of view while knowing my own, enjoy sharing ideas but avoid debating them. We're on the same team, even when we disagree, and I'm good at co-operative problem solving, finding common ground.
I'm intelligent but not intellectual, appreciate originality and equal parts logic and intuition, common sense and imagination. Usually delighted to learn something new. Avoid pretentiousness and closed minds. I want to give back, contribute to the world/people around me but know I have to take care of myself first.
While I can do black tie, my preference is usually down to earth activities, small ethnic restaurants, daytime and outdoor outings and relaxed nights at home. (At the same time, if you introduce me to new experiences, that's great...and preferences can always change.) I have a strong aesthetic sense, appreciate art, craftmanship, and beautiful surroundings but am not particularly acquisitive.
I enjoy exploring anything and everything from ideas to foreign lands, both big cities and the countryside. Love back roads and ruins, nature and history, anything that brings me closer - and more deeply - in touch with life.
I'm open to major life changes, packed up my small car and drove here from Chicago 4 years ago to create new possibilities. A new relationship that brings expansiveness, warmth, a lot of fun and giving back would be fantastic.
What are you looking for? Any commonalities?
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Meet a woman from Arkansas, United States. I am a caring individual, with a sense of humor, and enjoy the natural world. I'm attracted to people who love art, music, travel, but never lose sight of the complex web of humanity and it's needs. I am part of the 99%, and would be most interested in a like-minded individual.

Date someone special from Arkansas, United States. I am a funny, warm social person with a wonderful community of friends. I am physically active and try to stay fit. I have many interests, including films, theatre, museums, cafes and creative writing. I am passionate about making the world a better place. I have traveled extensively for work and pleasure; my most memorable and treasured experience was spent in Africa doing HIV/AIDS work. Other than that, I love traipsing around cities, towns, villages here and around the world. Being in situations that take me out of my comfort zone interest me.
I love being with men with whom I can share a robust repartee--engaging, provacative conversation is a turn-on for me. I'd like to meet someone who knows himself and is comfortable with who he is. Shared values are a plus, along with honesty and empathy. Prefer a good communicator and someone who isn't afraid to express his feelings. Strongly prefer someone who has or appreciates a sense of humor. Conscious about health and fitness, but I'm not looking for an action hero.
I am quite tall; the first thing you'll notice about me is probably my height; at 5'10", my long legs make an impression. I am fine with meeting someone who is taller than me; the same height or a wee bit shorter.

Meet a soulmate from United States. I am starting on the next chapter of creating a wonderful life. Fulfillment for me includes a partner to share the journey with. I am idealistic in spirit and bring creativity, integrity and insight into making practical decisions. I am from NY and enjoy the east coast sensibilities of being direct, honest, humorous, and a fun personality. I care about the people in my life and I am ready to bring in my soul mate.
For a partner, I am hoping to attract someone who is kind, mature, classy, values personal growth, and has an open and curious mind set. You would enjoy the arts, beauty, and nature, and pursue well-being.
I love to travel yet not always free to do so. I enjoy going to San Francisco to enjoy all the culture and nature is has to offer.
My career involves paying attention to personal and professional development. I tend to get the big picture and the people dynamics pretty quickly. Someone who is psychologically and spiritually astute would enjoy exploring this aspect to our relationship. I love the creativity and zest when we see what is happening and chart the path for greater success. I work and relate well with people who curious and love to learn, seek out novelty, and enjoy the moment.
Living our potential is a key driver. I keep in touch with many of my high school friends. As a baby boomer group, I think we are pretty remarkable in our approach to life.
I enjoy meeting people and engaging in lively conversation. I love hotel restaurants, diners, night life, and other great spots to meet and talk. Humor, high rapport, and lively dialog is so much fun.
I would like to meet an attractive man who is intelligent, educated, and has an appreciation of the the elegant. He cares about being a kind presence and offering his gifts.
Physically, I take great care of myself and have enjoyed exploring exercise, nutrition, meditation, dance. Hope you like to take great care of your self and the people around you too.
I love many types of music from R&B, to jazz, classic rock to contemporary and new age. I have taken many dance lessons and I love to dance to upbeat music including motown, contemporary and disco. Let's go dancing!

Date a woman from United States. About me - well, I love being self employed and own my own fitness business. I'm willing to make decisions and, as a business owner "the buck always stops here". This also means I am in charge of my schedule.
When taking on the role of a woman in a relationship, I love to be feminine and pampered. I love good manners, charm, doors being opened, surprise gifts, hugs,flowers, and all that female stuff. In return I offer conversation, attention, hugs, and more. Kissing, hugging, and especially holding hands in public is not just OK but feels really nice with that special someone.
I have traveled extensively and this has made a big impression on me. I love Europe but am also captivated by Asia. I want to see Africa and more of South and Central America. There is a big world out there. I've done a lot of trekking and hiking in the past. I'm just as happy with beaches as mountains at this point but enjoy it all.
I also love my own neighborhood and being in one place. My earlier life was filled with adventure like climbing expeditions, rafting rivers, back country skiing, etc. I was often the leader so I've had my share of excitement and am not afraid of risks. I am now content to watch others do most of the risk taking while I appreciate what it takes from a bit of a distance.
I know how to dress up, even though I usually wear fitness clothing. I've been told I have great looking legs and a cute butt.
I am a good cook and love to go to farmer's markets, pick out food and head back home to cook a marvelous meal. A little wine, good food, great companionship makes life fun. I think this would be a fun second date.
I have beautiful children who are all out of the home now, and confidence in myself. I miss companionship and romance. Don't need extra baggage but relish the thought of sharing something more, something wonderful, intangible, delectable, loving, passionate, and possibly forever.
You will be intelligent, a good listener as well as conversationalist, fit, and fun. If you like jazz and other kinds of live music (from opera to bluegrass), eating out, walking in cities and hiking in the country, we're off to a good start. If you like active travel and spontaneous adventures, especially in the sun, let's go!
My life has been an incredible adventure but not one of privilege. I think this has really helped me to look at the world with an open and broad perspective.
Do you want to share a life where both of us will bring a lot of living to the relationship? To me, this sounds like an opportunity to benefit exponentially from the joys of life that build up over the decades and focus on all the good things that life offers.
I would love to build a strong, loving, intimate relationship with the man who will spend the rest of his life with me. I want to do my part to start this process. I know it might take time. However, it could just "click" too.
If we don't start somewhere we will never know what we might be missing!
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Meet someone special from United States. Funny, smart, loyal. . .I love to laugh, play, discuss, debate, cook, read, be spontaneous or well planned, go for a drive, see a movie, party with friends, spend a quiet evening or morning with someone special, take a walk, window shop, eat out or in. . .I'm not hard to please!

Date a soulmate from Oakland, United States. No, I’m not. And I’m completely okay making this statement. The truth is my favorite word is pleasure. In all areas of life – from traveling to the far reaches of the world to viewing an incredible art exhibit to enjoying a fabulous bottle of wine with my partner – I’m open to everything life has to offer me. What I’d really like is a partner who feels the same way about life. He gets up in the morning excited about what the day may bring him.
I imagine that if my friends were to describe me they would say that I’m intelligent, intuitive, open-minded, optimistic, and lots of fun. I’m certainly adventurous and more than a little playful – uncharted territory excites me whether it’s new experiences, ideas, or places.
The man I hope to meet believes in an abundant life as well. He is kind, considerate, sensual, and (this is very important) makes me laugh. Of course he must be emotionally available and open-minded.
Although I hope that my partner and I introduce each other to new experiences, I would like him to share at least a few of my favorite activities. Of course, I donРІР‚в„ўt think itРІР‚в„ўs too difficult to find a man who likes to travel or drink wine!
IРІР‚в„ўd love to communicate to see if you and I should get to know each other better. Let's explore the possibilities.