Date women from United States / California / Carpinteria, 56 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am emotionally stable, group oriented, lively, outgoing, private, self-assured, self-reliant, and warm. I enjoy debate and am politically active with my professional organization. I believe that consensus is the best way to solve problems.
I am looking for a life partner who is interested in the same things. I really like to travel and have begun exploring Europe most recently. As long as I am physically and fiscally able to travel I want to. It would be nice to find a partner who can share that goal. Retirement is around the corner and I am dutifully planning for it!

Meet someone special from California, United States. I had withdrawn in forest, and my song
was swallowed up in leaves that blew alway;
And to the forest edge you came one day
(This was my dream) and looked and pondered long,
But did not enter, though the wish was strong:
You shook your pensive head as who should say,
'I dare not--too far in his footsteps stray--
He must seek me would he undo the wrong.
Not far, but near, I stood and saw it all
Behind low boughs the trees let down outside;
And the sweet pang it cost me not to call
And tell you that I saw does still abide.
But 'tis not true that thus I dwelt aloof,
For the wood wakes, and you are here for proof.
***Robert Frost***

Date a woman from California, United States. I live in a little beach community a few miles south of Santa Barbara. My kids are grown and the youngest has just gone off to college. They mean the world to me but I miss sharing my life someone.
I am a friendly, happy and loyal type of person. The whole idea of " you have my back and I have yours" is important to me. I am passionate about the things I believe in and open to new things. Laughter is great and I believe a good sense of humor can bring us through tough times. I like to have fun, be silly and am not locked into a set of behaviors based on my age.
As for my perfect match, I think it is most important to keep an open mind. As the saying goes "shift happens" so it is probably smartest to go with it, and see what happens. Sometimes leaving your comfort zone can be a great thing. Important to me is surrounding myself with positive people that want to live a full life.
I've experienced enough to know that over the long haul it is the day to day interactions that matter. When all is said and done these are just words. The reality is it takes much more to get the true essence of a person. An email is a great way to start!

Meet a soulmate from Carpinteria, United States. I love to travel. I love to surf, hike, play volleyball, tennis, ski. I love to live live to the fullest. I am fun, romantic and introspective. I love poetry, foreign movies. I love to speak French. I am spontaneous and like to get up and go as the spirit moves me. I like to ride my bike along the coast. I'm not looking for a "perfect match"; I don't think it exists. I am just looking to share some of the things I love with someone who also loves those things... Physically, I have to say, my ideal man is over 6 feet, in good shape and very sexy. I also seem to like alpha males who are physical and tactile, yet sensitive to my emotions. A difficult balance, perhaps, but not impossible. For what it's worth, I am a very young 50 year old!!

Date someone special from Carpinteria, United States. IРІР‚в„ўm easy going, honest, loyal and compassionate with a big heart. I have a gift for making people laugh (often IРІР‚в„ўm not even aware that I have just said something funny). I am frequently told my laugh is infectious. I prefer sitting in front of my aquarium or reading to watching TV, which I reserve for an occasional DVD or special program.
IРІР‚в„ўm looking for that irresistible combination of masculinity and gentleness. My ideal match is compassionate, articulate and dependable with a great sense of humor. My pooches are an important part of my family, so IРІР‚в„ўd like to meet someone who loves animals, too. IРІР‚в„ўm drawn to men with broad shoulders and expressive eyes. I also appreciate someone whoРІР‚в„ўs easy going and a good listener. Sound like you? I canРІР‚в„ўt wait to learn more about you!