Date women from United States / California / Aliso Viejo, 53 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I have come to believe that everyone has a 'great match', it's just about the timing.
I have learned to be honest and true to myself first, and the rest will take care of itself. I can say that a "50 Shades of Grey" type of agreement is not beyond me,.... and would be a signifigant concideration. That said.... I will twist any comment into a sexy or silly giggle, and insist on keeping a smile on my face. "Drama-FREE" is the only way I roll !!' Yes, I have lived a full life and gained wisdom beyond my years and want to share it with a Loving Partner Mate. I was married for 10yrs, and divorced in '91, so being single has had its benefits as well as trials. I do not have children, my parents have both passed on, so I am available to share my time with you and your adventures. I take great care of myself and am only truly attracted to a Man who is of equal dedication. My genuine desire is to find my 'last first date', but I am not willing to settle, but rather to become settled. I know that it takes time to get to know a person, but only if you are taking your time doing it. I am very good at knowing a person quickly and appreciate honesty and directness. I love to laugh at lifes gifts and challenges, and seem to always be the center of attention when making ironic observations into food for thought. Being Emotionally Stable and Available is My Priority and equal requirement. I know that the 'details' matter, but I don't sweat the small-stuff. I believe that 'paying attention' is more important than needing it. I like my work, I stay in the best shape I can and I hope everyday that I do something good for someone else. I am most attracted to and would appreciate an intelligent, loyal, thoughtful, funny and Capable Man who is 6 ft tall or more, White, FITFUN, Healthy, easy to be with and comfortable in his own skin. I respect a man who follows his heart with his mind, considers all the options, and believes in 'paying it forward.' I desire his Time, Attention, Love and Affection, as he will have mine! He has made peace with his history, and uses its lessons wisely. I have done so as well, and very well. I believe that we all truly want Compatability with our partner, Respect for each others individuallity, Compassion for the details that make a relationship grow from Good to Great, and a sence of Style that is always Reliable, but never taken for granted.
Let's not settle, let's pursue the best we can give and recieve.....that's what makes it so interesting!

Meet a woman from California, United States. You're selective and not willing to just "settle." That's exactly how I feel.
If you're searching for someone genuine, funny and sweet, you've found her. If you're looking for someone full of optimism and who cares about staying in shape, you've found her. I have realistic expectations about dating. Not looking for a Brad Pitt or a Donald Trump. Just looking for someone perfect for me. Seems to me, too many people on dating sites have set the bar way too high. Is the bar even reachable? People want someone so perfect - "that someone" doesn't really exist. It's a bit daunting because most men want to date women 15 to 30 years younger than themselves. What happened to being realistic? Those who spend all their membership time looking at profiles of girls young enough to be their daughters are missing out. They're likely to skip over the very woman who'll fill their heart's desire.
I'm hoping to meet someone for a long term, committed relationship. I'd like to begin as friends. That's the greatest foundation for a relationship.
Loving, laughing, enjoying each day as though it's our last with a fire in our bellies and stopping to cherish each sunset and gaze in your eyes everyday - that's what I want my next, and hopefully last, relationship to be. Tell me, do you want the same?
I was married faithfully just once for 26 years. I have two grown kids and three grandchildren with a fourth on the way.
My photos are current. I hope yours are, too. I'm on the slender side of average - not skinny - and definitely NOT overweight. I've read the horror stories men write about: women who post old photos or lie about their age and size. That's not me.
I'm sincere, warm, playful and passionate, a great listener and generous to a fault with my time and my heart.
I swim four to five days a week to stay in shape and love long walks. I'm not a couch potato by any means, but I do enjoy my "down" time to unwind. I'd love to meet someone who's romantic, playful, adventurous, humorous and enjoys lots of intimate conversation. My friends would tell you I'm really funny and easy-going. Of course I've paid them to say that.
I hope you're curious about life and care about being active.
Meeting for a coffee at Starbucks or a drink in the evening is what I prefer. I think the first time we meet should be simple and relaxed. I'm an honest person and not looking to take advantage of a guy (I've read that some men say they feel like a meal ticket on first dinner dates). I can't sit through a dinner when there's no connection. I do have integrity.
I've only had seven "first meets" since I joined Match. One was still mourning the loss of his late wife; five were only interested in one-night stands; and the other had glaring anger issues. All of them said I look just like my photos. So, I prefer not to be contacted by guys who: are looking for a hook up; aren't over their last relationship; have anger issues; or have alcohol/substance abuse issues. If you can't have a drink without checking your Crackberry, I'm not your girl.
I know there are millions of great guys out there. I'd love to meet just one. Where are you?
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I'm no longer a member, so I took down my photos. I wish you peace and love.

Date someone special from California, United States. I am outgoing, fun loving, compassionate, and a good listener. I am now rediscovering myself after so many years of marriage and having a lot of fun in the process. I like going out to eat and going to the movies, live theatre and comedy clubs and the beach. I also enjoy hiking and working out at the gym which is an important part of every day of the week for me. I am hoping to meet someone that enjoys doing a lot of the same things that I enjoy, he of course can have his own interests too, in fact I would encourage that. You never know where life is going to take you but I am hoping to find someone to share lives adventures with.