Date women from United States / California / Lakewood, 35 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am looking for a man to love me like a country song! I am a successful, well educated woman and am looking for a man who is educated, successful, grounded and open-minded; strong, yet knows how to treat a woman, chivalrous but will treat me as his equal. I love to take care of others, but would love to receive the same in return. I feel like I am at my best when I am in a monogamous long-term relationship. I am usually sweet, but can be sassy when the need arises. I am looking for someone who can make me laugh, without making me the target of every joke. Someone who challenges me intellectually and can keep me on my toes yet is open to the same in return. I have come to realize that I would like someone who is on the funny and sarcastic side and can engage in playful friendly banter. I hate fighting and am looking for someone who is able to communicate calmly, openly and effectively. I don't believe in lying or misleading others and expect the same in return; I wear my heart on my sleeve and I need someone who is able to accept that, protect my heart and love me for me. Being open to having more children and being a hands-on dad in the near future is a must; I have one amazing, brilliant 2-year old son. I am very open to being a step-mother as I love children and love the chaos that they bring. I love spending time as a family, hanging out with friends and I do admit I like reality TV (although I haven't had much time to watch TV lately). I love to cook and entertain, but I hate doing dishes. I love hanging out at the beach, camping (well rather "glamping" (glamorous camping; I do insist on a daily shower), going to the river, drinking wine, family movie nights at home with the kids. I am an affectionate and passionate person. I don't require personal space in a relationship and would love nothing more to be in a relationship with someone who feels the same. My perfect night would include lots of hugging, kissing, snuggling and .... I have no problem showing my affection in public and private. I am a principal based person and have very strong values; I am very honest and open. I donРІР‚в„ўt subscribe to organized religion, but believe strongly in Karma, doing the right thing and the Golden Rule. If you are looking for a one-night stand or a bar star, I am not your girl. I am however the girl you can take home to meet your family. I am looking for a family man to treat me as well as I treat him, be my best friend and to complete my fairy tale. P.S. If you are good with technology and directions that would be a definite bonus! I consider myself a very intelligent woman, but my strengths do not lie in either of these areas. I have been liberated by the invention of smart phones with navigation, LITERALLY! I can get lost very easily!
One final note. If any of the following describe you, we are probably not a match (sadly this section is an evolution over the last couple months):
-You are younger than 33 or older than 42.
-You aren't ready to settle down into family life in the near future.
-You have been to prison, have tattoos on your neck, or your hair is long enough for a ponytail.
-You have a picture on match of you standing in front of the mirror taking a picture of your abs.
-You aren't able to communicate openly and effectively.
-You do not want children in your near future (or more children if you are already a daddy).
-You don't like country music.
-You smoke? ANYTHING... (or chew tobacco) or partake in illegal drugs (or abuse legal ones)
-You have more wild oats to sow (and yes, it looks strange, but that?s how you spell it).
-You NEED to drink daily or get drunk regularly.
-You read my profile and believe that we are opposites; I am looking for my other half not my polar opposite.
-You are looking for casual sex... I believe strongly in monogamy, commitment and being 100% faithful, both mentally and physically.