Date men from United States / California / El Cajon, 43 year old

Date someone special from El Cajon, United States. I am a reasonably intelligent guy that enjoys being active, (staying healthy and in shape) traveling...appreciating nature and different cultures, weekends away, and fine dinning with a good bottle of wine. I can go from a suit to sweats, am confident in my abilities and myself, but not self-absorbed about it. I love to have fun, and am passionate about what I do! I believe character, integrity and honesty matter in a relationship (as it does in all things we do). I have learned that life is just too short to worry about the small stuff, which is why I think having a sense of humor and being able to see what REALLY matters in life is so important!
I am looking for a "friendship first" relationship that is based on mutual respect and trust. I am fortunate enough that my current life situation allows me to be somewhat spontaneous and I would like someone that is not afraid of a little spontaneity from time-to-time. I have learned the hard way from my past experience(s), that one of the most important aspects of a relationship is our compatability. If two people don't share most of the same interests, it just is not going to work, a couple should compliment each other...where each can learn and grow from the other. It's also important to have a sense of humor and passion for each other! I have a wonderful life, and am looking for a partner that loves her life as well, but knows it can be so much more when shared with the right person!