Date men and women from United States / California / Berkeley, 55 year old

Date people from United States. Ad comes without bar code, you'll have to read this one ;)
First, if you vote Repub/Libertarian, don't vote, or can't make up your mind, GO AWAY (like, to TX to live the Bush life...just watch out for buddies with shotguns ;). I'm not interested...unless you are really hot and *want* me. ;)
For the rest of you, despite the above vitriol, I'm actually a kind single, unattached, creative/intellectual type, smart, real, honest, communicative, psychologically aware, progressive, sexy, sensual, athletic, young in body & mind, open to LTR, lovers and friends as chemistry dictates. Spent far too much time sleeping solo in this life for the snuggler that I am.
Me: 5'8", 180#, strong, healthy, bit overweight, 34" waist). Pix range from 99 to present. Creative & intellectual. Lifelong performing artist: musician, rhythm tap dancer, educated as theater director. Naturally athletic; besides base/foot/basket-ball, I've enjoyed gymnastics, tennis, golf, the Brazilian martial art Capoeira, and most recently am in love with soccer. Know my baggage and won't project it on you (I expect the same back).
It's all about sex, warmth, humor and intelligence. Beauty and sensuality attract me (wowza!); kindness and generosity make me warm up (aww...); humor, playful teasing and a lively mind keep me interested (hehe!). I don't care if you are 18 or 70, interested in short or long term, as long as 1) there is mutual attraction 2) you know what you want and can say what you want 3) we both more or less agree on the relationship we want to have. Regarding my kids preference- in an ideal world, I think larger families are healthier. Realistically, find the grrl first, and go from there. At this point, far more likely to join a family than sire one of my own. SF Bay local nonsmokers please (I live in Berkeley). So many gorgeous smart women on this system, it's possible I haven't stumbled across you or maybe you are just outside my area. Drop a line/wink, and I'll write if interested. I hit it off best with vibrant women who are highly intelligent, politically progressive, direct, flirty, warm, unaffected, and affectionate. East coasters, Chicagoans, and fallen Catholics welcome. :) Internationals too (Brits, Aussies, Canucks, Kiwis, et al). Closeminded need not apply; the people I enjoy hanging with are not phobic about race, ethnicity, or sexuality, aren't fans of evil Bush and Co, nor are they rigidly PC. Maybe you have passionate interests, or exceptional creative or intellectual talent. I have a strong, unique vision, it'd be great to be with someone who could appreciate that & perhaps have her own.
I ONLY browse ads w/pix; physical chemistry matters (to me). Vive la difference! I prefer hourglass to androgyny (busty is great, though not necessary), *healthy weight* (not skinny, not BBW; I'm no weight fascist, but prefer ht/wt proportionate or - a few lbs). Sexual/sensual attraction/compatability are essential, I need to be with someone equally enthusiastic. Bi or straight, sex positive, aware, open, uninhibited, playful, explorative. Enjoys slow sensuality & endless cuddling (though hot sweaty animal sex has its place :) I prefer sex w/love/intimacy, but prefer not to be celibate between LTRs. If my openess offends and you can't tell the difference between a sex positive man and a manipulative playuh, we wouldn't be a fit in any case.
I like to do the usual; finding something to do is easy; finding enjoyable company is hard. I tend to like simple pleasures more than big ticket items; cozy evenings with you or friends, walks, sharing meals almost always interest me more than a night on the town.
No hours of emailing/phoning only to find out when we meet that one or both are not attracted. Let's meet for drink/coffee, and take it from there. And despite appearances to the contrary, I do have a sense of humor. ;) . Now see, deah's dese 2 parrots dat wawk into a bah...

Meet someone special from United States. Emotionally mature, financially secure, spiritually unfolding, and younger growing (with each day feeling freer and more alive)--I am juicy, spicy, strong, tender, warm and sweet--makes for a fun, nourishing and deeply satisfying relationship...:-)
Blessed with a second career doing work I love while being of service to others (first career as a technology entrepreneur was successful/meaningful as well), I am a bit shy and reserved in groups (unless I am the leader). Yet, I am intimate, relaxed, and vulnerable 1-on-1. Others describe me as passionate, energetic, intense, intelligent, playful, adventuresome, empathic, and a romantic at heart. I am naturally curious and most find me deep. Depending on the moment, I can be strong, independent, and fierce as well as tender, gentle, and vulnerable. I love nature, adventure, truth, freedom, and intimacy. I enjoy solitude as well as communion. I am sensual, affectionate and enjoy touch. I am conscientious, and caring as well as can be spontaneous, playful, goofy, and care free ('angels fly because they take themselves lightly'). I balance masculine strength, autonomy and direction with the feminine qualities of attunement, compassion and sensitivity. Rumi says it much more beautifully:
I was dead–then alive
weeping–then laughing
the power of love came into me
and I became fierce, like a lion
then tender, like the evening star.
I love nature and I love music, kirtan and dancing (especially Soul Motion, 5 Rhythms, Ecstatic Dance, Contact Improv, a little salsa and blues). I enjoy yoga, tai chi, and meditation as well as hiking, biking, cooking, movies, art, and reading and writing poetry.
I also enjoy travel, adventure and exploration--especially on the path of self discovery ("at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive were we started and know the place for the first time" TS Eliot.) My core spiritual path is the Diamond Heart and I also draw Buddhism, mystical Judaism, shamanism, and Tantra. I know it’s a lot but what else is there that is of greater importance. Perhaps love. And then again, the spiritual path is helping me realize that are our true nature is love.
Please contact me if you are on a psych-spiritual personal growth path and have:
- an open heart
- an open, intelligent and curious mind
- a sensuous, embodied and attractive physique
- an interest in relationship as a spiritual practice.
Or more poetically, if:
I am part of you,
you are part of me,
connecting we can create, and
Together we are a
One Mystery.
p.s. Did I forgot to mention (it must be the age) that I am proud to have attained humility?...:-)
p.p.s. Kidding aside, I am actually in excellent health, and live a healthy life style. Most who meet me think I am in my 40s. I guess all that exercise, yoga, meditation, biking and healthy food (organic vegan) pays off...
p.p.p.s. If you live in the peninsula or south bay, I actually spend significant time in Palo Alto where my private practice is based.

Date men and women from United States. About Me
I am trying to deepen my self-awareness and appreciation of this life journey. I am also trying to fathom the essential nature of life and how to move in this life with wonder, appreciation and love.
I try to live my life to the fullest, including helping others...This year I volunteered in Haiti. I also donate to other charities and local arts, including the Berkeley Rep and Symphony and Cal Performances. I work, save money, donate, travel and volunteer until I am nearly broke (I don't let my cash drop below $100K). Then, I repeat. Of course, I open to changing my life for the right woman.
I am also a man who relishes the cultural riches and natural beauty of the Bay area. I approach life with childlike wonder and curiosity about the depths and nuances that make life rich. I am equally at home in urban settings or wilderness, enjoying art, theater, film, live music, dancing, and cafes as well as hiking, beaches at sunset, the nooks and crannies of the Bay Area and cozy evenings at home.
I am casual, non-materialistic, low-key and easy-going: a laid-back man who can dress up when required. I am not a pollyanna, but I love sunshine, flowers, nature, romance, happy endings, couples falling in love, children and so on.
Personality wise, I am not like other men. I am an ENFJ, "The Giver"...ENFJ's main interest in life is giving love and support. Naturally, I enjoy heartfelt emotional intimacy with a woman that I love. I am also emotionally giving and love to give and receive affection.
Moreover, I am a gentleman who enjoys making a woman feel feminine and valued. I also try to find the good in things and have a great night out even if everything is not perfect. A night starting with a romantic French dinner and a planned art gallery opening can end instead with us swing dancing to a hot blues band.
I tend to do well with women who are psychologically aware, thoughtful, romantic and touchy-feely. I also seem to get along better with women who read poetry and who can balance intellect and silliness. Yes, I also like silly fun.
What I am Looking For
I am looking for an end to the lonely nights. I want to meet someone who I can talk with at the end of the day, laugh at the silly texts that we sent each other during meetings, and discuss our daily events. Then shake it off and move on to the evening together and see what it brings.
I want to be connected to a woman and to have her connected to me, not in a clingy way, but where we actually understand each other and can feel free to express our needs and know they will be met.
Life is for living, and I am tired of living it alone. I want a woman in my life to share all the laughter and love as well as the loss and pain that life has to offer.
I know most men aren't this direct and go on about how they like to hike, go out and travel. I like all of those things as well. However, it would be nice to do those things with the woman I love, whose hand I am holding.
I am ready and willing to share my life with a partner, to come home at the end of the day and discuss our daily events, to discover all of the things that we have in common and celebrate our differences as well.
So please contact me if you want to find that special someone to move forward with in your life (read "long-term commitment").
***Note!!!
I am skinny! I wear a size 39 sport jacket. A man with broad shoulders wears a size 40-plus sport jacket. As Woody Allen would say, I am a tall, skinny glass of water :) Although, if you are petite and slim to curvy or tall and slim, I am probably broader than you. I also don't mind if you are a little larger or taller than I am.

Meet a man from United States. My friends would describe me as a good listener, loyal, modest, engaging and curious. I've always been physically active. Tennis, softbalI, bicycling, running, hiking, and swimming are all sports I enjoy. I love to read and learn and talk about what's going on with the people in my life. I enjoy hosting the occasional dinner party, both to cook for my friends and also to get them to interact with one another. I care deeply about social justice, and my work is very important to me. I have spent most of my career in non-profits working on low-income housing and services for underserved populations. Though I'm an introvert my job requires lots of public interaction and relationships. I'm looking for someone to have fun with, to share intellectual pursuits, to cook and break bread with, to travel with and to share life’s joys and hardships. I hope to find someone thoughtful whose values align with mine.

Date a soulmate from United States. Have been single for a long time, ready for a long term relationship. I'm tall, well educated, down to earth and funny in my own way. A bit of a homebody but open to new things, too. Would love to hear from you, see where it leads.

Meet single man from United States. My closest friends would describe me as loyal, fun, and easy to get along with. I love to laugh, life is joyful. I have a passion for acupressure, Tai Chi and body work. I am finishing a advanced program and am happy when helping others. Lets see if we can be Friends and then discover if something else special develops.

Date people from Berkeley, United States. Hi and thanks for stopping by. So, my headline is actually the text of my favorite bumper sticker which I used to have on my bumper, until I lost my bumper (but that's a whole other story). But sticker or not, the fact is that our thoughts are not who we really are. I completely believe this is true and regularly forget it, hence the need for the bumper sticker (along with regular spiritual practice). As for me, I try to find balance in my life (I'm a Libra after all) and take good care of myself, physically (exercise, eat tasty, healthy food, ok sometimes the occasional doughnut or IN and OUT Burger), mentally (keeping in touch with friends, seeing good movies and listening to
music, reading the New Yorker or a good novel, traveling) and spiritually (regular Buddhist meditation practice, reading spiritual books, doing volunteer work). My work is stressful and often quite sad but I feel grateful to be in a profession where I make a difference and can help people. I've done my share of personal growth work and am fairly introspective but I definitely try not to take myself or life too seriously. PLAY is way underrated, especially for us adults! I recently read an article on online dating in the New Yorker which said the average man exaggerates his height by 2 inches. It would be great to be 6'2" (I guess) but am happy with my current altitude. Same thing with age, though I can honestly say nobody believes me when I tell them my age.
As for you, I would hope that you value kindness, compassion, humor, positivity, communication and having fun above material wealth (I do enjoy the nice things in life, just understand that they aren't the source of ultimate happiness). Being a passionate and gifted kisser would definitely earn you bonus points! I really love kids and am more than open to dating single moms. Well, now it's your turn. What's your favorite bumper sticker?

Meet someone special from Berkeley, United States. not sure how to answer this,never done this before and I'm just trying to make up the minimum ammount of characters,hopefully this is enough.Crap apparently not,need another 26 characters,now 13,now 6,yea.Seriously though,I'm totally new at this and a bit bewildered by the whole process and am a little bit apprehensive about putting too much out there so I guess if anyone is interested we'll have to take little baby steps,and try and find the way!

Date men and women from Berkeley, United States. newly divorced and wanting to meet a woman to share my life with...someone who is jewish, likes sailing, is very sensual/sexual, enjoys travel, is sophisticated, traveled, politically progressive, literate/informed, accomnplished, creative/appreciation for the arts
i'm a psychiatrist and i work for a not-for-profit think tank/policy institute that is focussed on the public mental health system in california

Meet a man from Berkeley, United States. I have been described by others as: brilliant, handsome, kind, gentle, intense, imaginative, brazen, and a bit of a loudmouth. I like time alone but also crave social contact. My favorite times are one-on-one with loved ones. I do not have a type of woman in mind, because if you find the right person, then she becomes the Type. Honesty is very important to me, along with loyalty and kindness. I do want a woman who is sexy -- not someone who is hiding or ashamed. Sexy includes being very smart and also quick on the uptake. It would be odd if my partner did not read books or have some intellectual or creative life. It would be odd if we did not watch soccer and have a couple of pints together. I imagine that my partner will be strong enough to deal with me, and soft enough for us to be truly a couple. That is what I am looking for, not a couple of "dates" (whatever they are). I don't like arguments (although I can be awfully argumentative at times) and if they happen early on I tend to bail. I'm very passionate about everything I do, and that certainly includes running a relationship. I am very romantic and all. A woman friend said I am the "perfect man" because I can talk about women's shoes without getting bored! Sadly, I am not the perfect man but happily, I know that.

Date a soulmate from Berkeley, United States. I seriously try to avoid labels, but if you had to pin me down I would say I am a man with a sensitive creative nature. I am generally interested in life and the world and all it has to offer. I am educated in the traditional sense but also have studied many subjects in a less than formal way. I love theater and have acted directed and produced, I love music and have as of late started to realize my lifelong passion to be in a rock band as a guitar player and singer. Can't help it, Rock and Roll is what I was listening to starting at about age seven (The Beatles) and I am still in love with it. Sure I don't mind the electronic modern stuff, but it's not where I am from.
I also am interested in self understanding and personal growth and have done many things to further myself in that path, And yet know that like any discipline there is no end to it and we are where we are and that is fine as well.
My biggest project in the last years has been my house, which i have transformed from something of a dump to a magical place to be. That's how I like to live my life. I would like to live in an exraordinary way, at least that's my goal and I also know there are many hurdles and much resistance on that path. I am willing to go through that and not give up till I get what I want.

Meet single man from Berkeley, United States. Time to settle down. I have been divorced for quite some time, been in serious relationships since, finally know what I am looking for and I think I can recognize that immediately now. Looking for a woman that can excite me, but be my companion, to laugh, talk and discover. Just the basics. I appreciate honesty. I am pretty straigh forward, and will say what is on my mind. It has gotten me in trouble before, and I am making efforts to filter what I say.

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