Date men and women from United States / California / Marina del Rey, 41 year old

Date a soulmate from Marina del Rey, United States. Hi, what's up? a bit about myself? i like movies. all kinds..but i'm pretty discerning at the same.
i'm from the east coast and then north. like toronto north. i been in the states for almost 12 years now and am proud to be a naturalized american. i've lived in chicago and new york but am happily an l.a resident for going on 8 years.

Meet someone special from Marina del Rey, United States. You'd think all those marketing classes I took while getting my Masters at USC School of Business would have made me a guru at selling things, however I never thought that I’d one day be advertising myself. Perhaps the easiest way to do this would be to just crib something that’s shamelessly derivative of what every other guy here wrote. Let’s see if I have the recipe down correct… start off with a few perky sounding generalities that really say absolutely nothing about me: “I just love movies, traveling and wine tasting!” Then bubble on effusively about some recent popular culture banality as if my feigned liking of it somehow defined me: “I thought Russell Brand’s performance in Arthur was totally riveting! It's my all-time favorite movie and really changed my life!" Toss in a couple of lame cliches designed to impress you gals with how strong, self-sufficient and yet sensitive I really am: “If I weren’t so busy ironing my own gym clothes, I’d have more time to adopt abandoned puppies!” And voila, you now have an Instant Internet Profile suitable to make any snap judgment from.
Okay getting serious for a moment, those pictures you see up above are fairly recent and not from 8 years or 80 lbs ago (I’m currently sans goatee). I'm a person who believes that the rules for a successful relationship are about the same as the rules for sharing a lifeboat: don’t make any sudden moves; don’t crowd the other person; remain calm & keep any thoughts of impending disaster to yourself and above all, never jump overboard even if the other person is driving you totally nuts;-) However I'll award bonus points to anyone who would also throw all the Kardashians to the sharks.
I'm typically described as cute (shown), have a toned muscular body (not shown), smart (I'll soon be responding to you, won’t I?), a non-serial dater (you better be too) and even though I sometimes feel like I might have a better chance surviving a hunting trip with Dick Cheney than finding the right person online I'm willing to give this a chance, so surprise me!

Date single man from Marina del Rey, United States. I have lived in LA now for over three years and love living in El Segundo and close to the beach. I am an avid bike rider along the beach and am looking for someone to spend time with. Catch a movie or hang out at the beach and of course dinner and drinks is all I'm looking for :-)

Meet a man from Marina del Rey, United States. I am a serial entrepreneur who loves business, but isn't tied to a money motive. On the quiet side, I enjoy being a listener in a relationship. Grew up poor, made money, lost money, made money..throughout the cycles, I couldn't draw a correlation between monetary success and happiness, so I came to the conclusion early on that satisfaction in the "process" (of life) should be my goal. My definition of fun is trying out new things, experiences, and see places. I have been to a limited number of countries in Asia, Europe, Caribbean, and several states. I would like to see Australia/New Zealand, SE Asia, Middle East, Africa, and the Nordic countries. I debated whether to put up my photos or not, and decided I'll do so after we establish some connection. It would be too weird if my employees see me on an online dating site and decide to joke with me. (Some of the clowns I hire, yeah, they'd do that at the risk of their bonus.) I'm above average in looks, and in decent shape. So if you want to chance a meeting with someone with goals in life and grounded, contact me.

Date men and women from Marina del Rey, United States. I am the eternal optimist and a very easy going no drama guy. If you love drama, I am not your man! If smiles and laughing are contagious for you, hit me up! I am definitely one of the people looking for excuses to laugh or smile as much as possible and I enjoy the simple things in life. I am an entrepreneur, a "doer" and self motivated. I am social and love to cook and entertain....dinner parties are fun! I live a healthy lifestyle and like to eat healthy and exercise most every day. I also like to eat WELL! My parents are huge foodies and love to cook so I have always appreciated and enjoyed great food. If you don't love exercising a lot and love to eat, I am probably not the guy for you.... Surfing is a major passion of mine, I have always been a water baby and am happiest in or around the water. I guess that is why I am so happy living at the beach! Seeing live music with friends is another of my favorite things to do. I love traveling but after living in FIji developing a resort for almost ten years I have to admit its nice to be back in California for a while! I went to undergrad at UCSB and did an MBA at USC so education is something I value. I don't need to start dating a rocket scientist but I do need to have intelligent conversations with my partner now and then, but being sweet and having a positive outlook are important also. I am hoping to find someone who has the same passion for living that I do with the same positive outlook on life! Someone who is looking to laugh and smile versus complain and stress. Someone who appreciates and recognizes all the amazing beauty in the world and who is motivated to go experience and get it. I am incredibly lucky to have grown up in the family I did with my parents still together and who are two of my best friends. I want to have a family of my own that has the same family values I grew up with. So enough about me, how about you? My ideal woman:
-Social
-Smiles a lot
-Loves to exercise and pursue outdoor activities
-Traveler
-Funny
-Motivated
-Enjoys Food and Wine
-Family Values
-Sweet and Steady
I would love to hear from you and can't wait to meet you!

Meet people from Marina del Rey, United States. I probably should have reviewed the suggestions on this site on how to create an attention-grabbing profile, but I've never been particularly good at following directions. So I won't mention that I love to travel, spending time with friends, or that I can go from jeans and t-shirt to black-tie in the blink of an eye (or two).
I am thrilled to be back in L.A., after 17 years away from my hometown. I have lived and worked in a half-dozen places, including Thailand, D.C., and Michigan, just to name a few.
I am a mix of unlikely contradictions: an idealistic business school graduate who wants to make a lasting contribution to public service; a child of local beaches, who still misses the experience of digging my car out from 18 inches of a Michigan snowfall; a person who has always lived in big cities, big schools, and big organizations--yet enjoys intimate gatherings and small groups. I believe in really going after what I want, no matter how far out of reach it may seem---even if I fall flat on my face or get laughed at.
I regard myself as an extremely fortunate person because I choose not to wait for things in life to come to me, and refuse to cheat myself out of a beautiful, compelling life by resorting to pessimism.
Making people laugh has always been central to my interactions with others. To the relief of many, I've toned this aspect down quite a bit since the days of being sent to detention every other week for busting up the class in 7th grade with my sarcastic and wildly inappropriate comments.
Despite these distractions, I enjoy a good, intense discussion on history, architecture, art, business, and entertainment. There are times I enjoy being the contrarian in the group, and providing a point of view that hasn't always been considered. I am at my best with people who can see past the usual trappings of status, job titles, geography, background, or affiliations. (I mean, just because you're a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes or USC Trojans doesn't mean you're any less worthy to have around as a friend).
I am a firm believer that it's never what you disagree on, but how you handle the disagreement that says the most about a person--and the relationship.
Likewise, I have a deeply-rooted aversion to preconceived notions and rigid categorizations. I'm comfortable enough in my own skin to spend time with people who don't always agree with me. I take a back seat to no one when it comes to being true to myself, and serving others.
Having a professional musician for a dad meant that having a flair for expressing joy, imagination and creativity in personal interactions has always been a central part of my upbringing. I am shameless when it comes to my appreciation for things as diverse as ballroom and contra dancing, Civil War history, Big Ten football, bowling, and cooking stir-fry.
That said, I am more than the sum of my experiences, beliefs and attributes, and imagine anyone reading this would expect to be evaluated on more than just a few attributes and experiences as well.
So as long as you appreciate a good laugh, have an open mind, and embrace the beauty in even the mundane, we will definitely hit it off. And if you're the kind of person who takes joy in others' good fortune and success without any consideration for your own, we really should get to know each other.
I should point out that I have a real soft spot for women who wear glasses.

Date a soulmate from California, United States. pretty laid back guy i am looking for a woman is as physically fit as i am. definately active and an early riser i like to mix up my exercise also i take food pretty seriously. i enjoy the beach so much

Meet someone special from California, United States. Told by others that I am witty and sarcastic... I enjoy banter. I'm also a genuine and caring person and believe strongly in loyalty, friendship and shared experiences. I help the old woman cross the street and hold doors open for women...chivalry isn't dead.
I have lots of energy, can be silly and playful. I'm very active and prefer outdoor activities like surfing, hiking, paddleboarding, tennis and skiing over the gym. I'm independent, easygoing, and enjoy life. I stay connected with my spirituality while I am in the ocean or on a mountain.
I am always trying to be a better member of society, sort of conscious living. I am passionate and challenge myself daily to learn new things, they may be emotional/mental or physical. In the winter, I teach kids how to ski as an instructor at Mammoth. In the summer I volunteer with inner city kids at the beach. Either way, I get to have a great time with kids and knock them over if they misbehave!
Been fortunate enough to live abroad... Uk and EU, travel is in my blood. The past few years I have cooked Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in Mammoth and I have loads of fun. I am a decent cook so you better bring an appetite!
Professionally, I design museum exhibits. I get to use my creativity and relish in the flexibility it affords me. Currently expanding my career to incorporate Green Energy Practices. My goal is to illuminate the streets and buildings of the the southwest with solar energy.
Last bit about me is that I am ready for a long lasting meaningful relationship and maybe that woman is here on match or in line at some shop. Either way I am looking forward to meeting her.
My ideal match would be comfortable with who she is, confident, charismatic, and sporty yet feminine. It is important that she knows what she wants and is driven in her career. I like to seek out adventures and hidden spots around LA and the world so my match would have an adventure seeking spirit.
A fun, intelligent, fashionable girl, who is open and grounded but still a little naughty!

Date single man from California, United States. I am a man who tries to carry himself with class , I'm looking for a woman who can do the same, a real lady, who knows how to carry herself, but it's also nice to hang loose and keep it simple. I don't like to play games, or hurt people, so I definitely wants someone who can shoot straight. I am known as a man with a great sense of humor so I hope you enjoy laughing. I'm very much into personal growth, everyday is a day full of gems for us to learn from. I like being ambitious, but I like to mix the work and the play together, and find a groove so work never really feels like work. I really like to just sit back and talk, and sit back and listen, I like connecting through conversation. If you are someone who views life as a journey, learning from success, as well as failure, not blaming others, neither being harsh on yourself you are special, if you respect other peoples journeys and don't judge, you are extra special! If you are true to your word, even more! I hope to find someone who believes in that. My perfect match would be full of life, optimistic about the future, and young at heart, and my best friend. She must be honest and love life. I think sometimes people meet each other with too much expectation, and blow the chance to create amazing friendships, even if it wasn't meant to be romantic. I'm trying to not have such a vivid, non flexible image of what I want, some people stay single forever because of that. I am also raising a daughter on my own and she lives with me full time, so if you cannot handle that then I guess we are not a match. So hit me up, at very least we make another friend, regardless of what the relationship turns out to be. If you email me, I will email you back, because i respect that you took the time to do that.

Meet a man from California, United States. It was way past midnight--
And she still couldn’t fall asleep--
This night the dream was leaving--
She tried so hard to keep--
And with the new day’s dawning--
She felt it drift away--
Not only for a cruise--
Not only for a day--
Too long ago, too long apart--
She couldn’t wait another day for--
The captain of her heart--
As the day came up, she made a stop--
She stopped waiting another day--
For the captain of her heart--
By Double, “The Captain Of Her Heart”

Date a woman from United States. Me? Why, thanks for asking. I am a petite blond with long hair, possess a college degree (magna cum laude), I enjoy working out, and keep myself well. I do not smoke nor do drugs. I was born and raised in the midwest, and when I finally had enough of the cold winters, I chose to move to Maui for a few years of bliss.
Additionally, I love to read, write, laugh, dance and listen to many different types of music. I can cook fairly well (but think more Rachel Ray than Iron Chef), love wine, and spending time with my friends. Ok, here comes the cliche part: I enjoy movies, as most people do, and can be found staying in for a cozy weekend, or dressing up and going out for a more upbeat weekend. I love animals, and must have a partner who does as well. (Even though I seem to be allergic to most of them.)
I am warm, passionate, sweet, nurturing, personable, playful, flirty, adventurous and can be spontaneous, and yet am an excellent planner. I also have been called perky and effervescent. I love sleeping in, wine, and chocolate. Not necessarily in that order.
I have mid-western values, but have opened my mind to the world, life, people, experiences, etc. I have solid goals, but still find much time to enjoy all that life has to offer. Some other random info: I love dancing, the ocean, and, my drug of choice is chocolate (did I mention that?). Oh, and blondes DO have more fun!
Ok, on to you: besides what is listed above, a SWM, about 40-48, emotionally available, with a positive outlook and attitude. Also, I seek someone who likes to grow personally, and who sees relationships as a chance for true intimacy, trust, love, affection, and a chance to grow together, exploring our similarities and differences with love, respect, and open communication.
Are you driven on the outside, and soft on the inside? Are you looking for someone who will want to treat you well, who isn't petty insecure? Someone who is dedicated, loyal, and still fun? Me too! I am looking for someone who is not afraid to grow in a relationship, both with themselves, and with the other person. Trustworthiness sincerety are also appreciated qualities for me.

Meet people from United States. I am looking for love. For a best friend and partner-in-crime. Someone who gives me butterflies, a smile just thinking about them and that feeling of a crush that goes on for days. I have a lot of love to give and am looking for the right man to share a life built together. A kind, decent, intelligent, good looking man who is serious about finding a loving and happy relationship sounds pretty good. While I don't always have an exact type, a spark is important. A sense of humor, small gestures of kindness and a good smile go a long way. My parents are a wonderful example of the type of long term relationship I still hope to have. I believe in marriage and do want a home and a family. As I have gotten older, I have realized that family comes in different forms. Children are important and I would love a life with them - whether they be my own or I find that great man who already has children. I am open to the possibilities.
I am a fifth generation Californian, born and raised in Los Angeles. I like to find joy in the little things - sometimes they are the best. Laughing is so much fun and just makes you feel better. People tell me I have a great smile and a sparkle in my eye, that I am sweet and that I am funny. I am organized and reliable and believe in doing the right thing, but can be scrappy when I need to be. I like to think I have good taste. My style is pretty classic with a twist. You can put me in front of clients and VIPs and I always make a good impression, but I am also very happy just to hang out. My friends are important to me and I have managed to maintain many friendships for many years over great distances. I think Facebook is the devil.
Must love dogs! I have a 2 year old terrier mix who I love very much. But, don't worry, he is still a dog. He does not wear clothes - well, except on Halloween (if he lets me).
If any of the above sounds like a good match for you, why not send that email - what do we have to lose? And, if not, I wish you all the best in your search. I hope we all find what we are looking for!