Date men and women from United States / California / Magalia, 58 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. Quick to laugh, I tend to be upbeat and look for the endless possibilities in life. I like to be in charge of my own destiny and rely on my own inner strength to guide me rather than someone else's dusty old set of rules. I am open-minded, with a deep curiousity about the ever-changing world around me. I'm a strong conversationalist; I love to talk with and listen to others; my sense of fairness and empathy requires I step into other people's shoes and walk around in them a while in order to appreciate all sides of an issue. I've been told I have a natural charm and that my smile lights up a room, which may be a bit of an exaggeration.
Most of all, I believe that love conquers all. When I fall in love, all my energy is directed into making that commitment as wonderful as I possibly can. I love the comfort and contentedness of being part of a couple -- of having not just a lover but also a best friend and confidante, a partner and pal to hang out, go places and do projects with.
I will never settle for a life of comfort over a life of passion, as I hope to have both. I am looking not only for a dance partner, but also for a hand to hold when the music goes quiet. I want to have a wonderful adventure with a best friend . . . and for the adventure to begin with understanding the heart and mind of that friend.