Date women from United States / California / Fresno, 53 year old

Date someone special from Fresno, United States. I absolutely love to dance. It's one of those activities that makes me smile spontaneously and genuinely. That doesn't mean I need a partner. I take classes on occasion and find satisfaction dancing with groups or just dancing around my kitchen, if need be.
I am very physically affectionate in the right relationship. I like to hold hands, embrace, love to kiss. One bonus about getting older, I think, is that I am much more comfortable with myself as a woman . Some things simply get better with time!
I enjoy movies----romantic, comedies, drama----not much for violence, though I will watch movies like Schindler's List. I love live theatre, especially musicals, being with friends and family. I am not an outdoorsy-kind-of-girl, but I have stepped outside my comfort zone in recent years to try new activities. I went on a speed boat over the ocean this past year (exciting but someone should have told me to wear glasses!), went motorcycle riding (loved it), and even "snuba" diving. Talk about outside my comfort zone! I sat listening to the guide describe our going out into the ocean with this raft and going under the water with these masks . . . I kept thinking "OMG . . . What am I doing out here?" But I went and had fun. I felt proud to have pushed past my fear. Important lesson learned: Do not smile while under water! I don't ski, surf or boogy board, though I have been cross-country skiing once and enjoy romping in the ocean waves. If you're looking for a woman who is naturally comfortable with outdoor activities, that's not me, but I am willing to try them out. I will warn you, I don't do well on slow moving boats---glass bottom, whaling, barges . . . I throw up and then sleep!
I love animals (especially dogs), try to take care of the earth, and believe we should help those less fortunate. I would hope the world was left just a little bit better off because I was here.

I'm grateful for my health and work out on a regular basis---gym, zumba, yoga, dance, walking, and biking. I am new to biking (just the last year or so). I don't know how to use the gears very well, so I'm the one riding the hills at the park on the same gear whether going up or down! I think that makes the ride more challenging, right? LOL (As of today, July 18th, I am riding about 15 miles twice a week and sometimes a third day. I'm getting better with the shifting!) I am not athletic, but I am in shape, healthy, and fit. I try to keep my mind healthy, as well, and am presently taking a class at the college, just for fun. After so many years teaching elementary ed., I needed a reminder that I still have a brain!
It takes months to really get to know someone, spend time with him in different situations. The infatuation phase is fun, but I want something more lasting. I think someday I'd like to get married again, but I'm in no rush. I like emailing, but I prefer to talk on the phone and meet in person after a few emails. I'm not really looking for a penpal.
I've been a good teacher, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. My ex would even tell you, I think, that I tried to be a good wife under difficult circumstances. Though we rarely see one another, we have always gotten along well since divorcing. Most people like me.
I'm looking for someone who likes to go to church, who likes to converse, who knows who he is today, someone who tries to live as he believes---not to please necessarily. The guy I hang out with needs to be intelligent or we'll bore each other. As I said, I also try to keep fit and active, so that's important, but I am also comfortable being home working in the yard, cooking dinner, watching a movie and snuggling on the couch. It all depends on the company.
I would be open to relocating once my kids are on their own, and retirement is only four years away.

Meet a woman from Fresno, United States. Hey there! I am a happy, easy going girl. I try not to sweat the small stuff and enjoy my life to the fullest each day, cuz life is just too darn short! I don't believe in trying to change someone. We are only responsible for changing ourselves. Really loving someone means being there for them in every way possible, heart, mind, body, and soul. Loving someone for who they are, not who you think they should be. The man in my life will know he is valued and enjoyed for who he is. Mutual trust and honesty are vital.
I understand and respect the importance of "Man Time" with your friends, and quality time spent with your children if you are a dad. I'm not the jealous type or insecure, so I know how to give a man space when he needs it.
Here's what I find attractive: First and foremost intelligence; confidence without arrogance; a man who's got his own interests, his own thing goin’ on; I love to laugh so a great sense of humor is a must; a man who is spiritual; a man who has a positive outlook, enjoys life and likes to have FUN. A healthy lifestyle is important to me, so I need someone who takes care of himself inside and out. Oh, and last but not least, a man that really knows how to kiss…
Chemistry is huge…we both need to feel it or it’s not happening!
Things I enjoy: I like to be active; anything outdoors, anything near the ocean or up in the mountains, live music, good belly laughs with friends, baseball games, traveling anywhere with the right person. I can usually have fun no matter where I am or who I'm with!
I respectfully ask that you do not contact me if: You are still married, are jealous or insecure, or are not really interested in a long term relationship.
If you are just looking to scam some money, just pass me by, I won't fall for it no matter how good your story is!
If you want to get to know me, please email me. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read. Best of luck in your search for love gentlemen!

Date a soulmate from Fresno, United States. I was born and raised in Texas, move California about 25 years ago...I am 1 of 6 children raised by a single mom, very strict and yet we never faied her when it came to drugs, smoke or alcohol, we always attened school daily until we all graduated. Every year there was one of us graduating, and there goes my mom over and over to the ceremonies very proud as can be or was she pretending? Kidding..
I am looking for a partner to share a daily life. I am compassionate, caring, loving, honest, sincere, respectful. I am a very lay back type of person, I am not high maintenance, I don't travel much either, I am very easy going not expecting too much. I enjoy music such soft rock, 70's, 80's, & pop rock, watch a good football game especially if it's the team I support or my other half supports. What's more important me is the inside of a person rather than the outside, don't you think? I had decided not to remarry unless the relationship is solid...I think I would go for a more relaxed casual relationship. If we learn much about each other in our daily lives there could a potential stronger relationship. I am looking for a long term relationship but if I have to takes baby steps to meet my other half, I will.
I am shy at first but as soon as I have warmed up, look out, here I come!! (just kidding). As you already know, I have a good sense of Humor.

Meet someone special from United States. Family is important to me. Although they are now adults, I am still a devoted parent to my 2 daughters, they are what is best about me and my time on this earth and I am blessed for having been given them to raise, and love in my life. I also have 2 rescue dogs that I I adore. I love to laugh and I love a man with a genuine sense of humor. I am loyal, honest,faithful and expect those qualities in return. I'm a what you see is what you get type of person, nothing fake. I am kind, good hearted and sincere. I am by no means perfect, but I am comfortable with who I am. I am a good listener and a good friend to the people that are important to me. I try to be positive, and see the glass as half full would like someone who does as well. I attend church regularly and would love a partner who would be willing to attend with me. I am not looking for a fling or a simple date, I hope to find a long term committed relationship with the right person. I feel itРІР‚в„ўs important to get to know each other as friends first in order to build a relationship. I believe that going into a relationship with a friendship mindset helps take some of the pressure off, making it a little easier to just be ourselves. So I hope to find someone who is interested in taking time to get to know one another and build a friendship that may slowly or quickly become something more. Love thatРІР‚в„ўs build on a foundation of a good friendship is priceless. Good relationships donРІР‚в„ўt just happen, they take time, patience and two people who truly want to be together. I will make the effort and hope to find someone who will as well. I am looking for a partner who is emotionally available and able and willing to communicate and compromise. Trust, communication as well as the ability to listen are all important to me as it is imperative for a relationship to be effective and thrive. A give and take relationship that includes mutuaI respect. Common interests and values are important however we donРІР‚в„ўt have to agree and think identically on everything, just respect each other and our differences. IРІР‚в„ўm looking for a connection with a mature adult, heavy emphasis on РІР‚?matureРІР‚в„ў lol. Not РІР‚?perfectРІР‚в„ў, just respectful, treat people how you want to be treated. Know who you are and be who you are. Take responsibility when you need to. I want to love someone for who they are and want a man to love and accept me for who I am. I hope to find someone to live life with during highs as well as lows and everything in between, someone to do everything with and do nothing with. I want to grow old with my friend, who I love and adore.
I’m going to throw out a few deal breakers. Not to be negative, but simply to avoid time wasted, both mine and yours as I think it’s only fair and right. Deal breakers for me are: married, cheaters, drugs, drinking to excess, addictions of any kind, physically or verbally abusive, on-line serial daters, live with your mother, or unemployed – I don’t care what job you do, just please have one. Please be honest about this. If any of these things are you…you know it, so please do us both a kindness by not responding to my profile.
I find it somewhat difficult to meet men in my age group...where are you? lol So after being encouraged by friends coworkers and after getting weekly advertising emails from match.com as a non member and letting the curiosity get the best of me, I decided to give this a try. If you like what you've read and/or think we may have a connection, email or IM me. Thank you for taking time to read my profile, and good luck in your search.
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Date a woman from United States. Mother, Grandma, and I work in a cause that helps others. Love my home and am more the domestic type. Although I love to go out on occasion, listen to music and watch movies for entertainment.
I am interested in a partner not a round about type of person who finds this more of a game or needs it for his ego. Looking for a real man...no boys please. I am a real woman who knows who she is and appreciates and respects who she loves, if earned and reciprocal. I would say that I am a good woman with values and would like to meet someone of character.

Meet a soulmate from United States. I don't consider myself as someone who falls into one category. I am a person with lots of interests and desires all wrapped up into one package. I'm complex, and that is a good thing! Are you looking for a woman that you can take anywhere with you and know she will fit in? Whether it's the office party, home to meet the family, out on the town to have some wild and crazy fun, to the pool hall to hang out with your friends, or just to stay home and relax and be mellow and share a bottle of wine, you can be sure that I am that woman. I am fun, kind, compassionate, smart and loyal. In my spare time I love to cook, read, exercise, spend time with my family, friends and pets, watch movies, work around my home, shop, go out to eat and even watch sports - either live or on TV. In fact, watching football or hockey with friends and sharing food and drink and conversation (and yelling for my team) is great! Who are your favorite teams? I'm not a fanatic about any one thing though and I think balance is a necessary skill to possess in order to have a "normal" life. I'm not one of those huge "thrill seeker" types, but I do like to travel and have fun and won't stand in the way of you seeking your thrills at all. Do you like to travel? What do you do for fun? Tell me about you, because now it's your turn and it's YOU I want to know all about!

Date someone special from California, United States. My closet friends would describe me as honest, fun, and loyal. Things that make me smile are my G-kids being silly! I am grateful for my family, and my health, enjoying my quality time w my G-kids. All I ask for in a relationshp is honesty, loyalty, fun loving, carefree happy man!