Date men from United States / California / Newport Beach, 48 year old

Date a soulmate from Newport Beach, United States. My screen name is how one of my best female friends describes me ... the Guy Next Door ... With an Edge. I do prject that All American Guy image but, given my artistic leanings and my passionate personality, I can see why she added the "with an edge" part. I'm, pretty sure it was meant as a compliment. I just joined and I'm still thinking about whether or not to post a photo. I had a bad "hey don't I know you" (but worse) experience the last time I tried online dating so I am leery about putting up my photos again. =) I'd be happy to email you some pics. As far as looks go, we all have our preferences and we're attracted to different things in people for different reasons. I can tell you that I've been described as cute and handsome as well as being goofy, playful, and I've been accused of sometimes having that "he's up to no good" devilish look. I would describe myself as a dichotomy of traits. I’m rational, logical and analytical while also being artistic, creative and intensely passionate (about most everything).

Meet someone special from Newport Beach, United States. I have a great life and a wonderful couple of kids who are amazing and make my world complete ... almost. I learn from them everyday. Right now I am just enjoying being Dad and living on Balboa. Looking for new people to connect with in my life. My ideal match is someone who is caring, compassionate and loves kids and is motivated to learn and grow ... who has a wonderful and positive outlook on life on a daily basis ... but who is a realist and looks for ways to overcome the downs that we all face at some point. Honesty, sincerity and passion are critical to my life ... I look for the light in everyone I meet and everything I do each and every day. If this resonates hit me up with a wink or an email. I love meeting new people and making new friends ... but I need that one particular someone to share my life with who gets me and who I get (chemistry, maybe?) ... who works on developing a positive relationship with me and my kids ... who wants me to be a positive influence on them and their life (and children if they have them) ... who doesn't need substances to make them feel good (alcohol, drugs or tobacco) ... and who wants a strong man in their life who is grounded, calm and passionate.
Is that you? If so, fave me, email me, wink me and I'll get back to you.

Date single man from Newport Beach, United States. I'm a loyal person and looking for same, someone to share quality time with and ultimately commit to, and will always treat my lady with love and respect I do belive that the happiest couple are the closest freinds.
I strongly belive that life is too short not to enjoy it. I would love to find my match and will make her feel like a queen .

Meet a man from Newport Beach, United States. Life is a journey, let's enjoy it! Exploring what this world has to offer and appreciating it to the fullest is a driving force in my life. Is it a major one of yours? I've been lucky to have touched all continents except Antarctica, but it's on my list. Yet I appreciate my roots, and where I live now very much. Photos are coming, I'm a rookie. Biggest challenge is I'm always the one taking the pics, not posing for them.
I want to find someone who takes care of herself, takes nothing for granted, can balance giving with taking, and shares my view there's a slight edge toward giving (51/49, because giving back is critical). A great partner is spontaneous, comfortable in a baseball cap and running out of the house for coffee or a great breakfast on days when I don't cook it, supportive but can hold their own in a conversation and teach me a few things, too. Sense of humor is a must -- we can laugh together and at each other because life is too short to be 100% serious! She can go to a fundraiser but mostly prefers jeans and t's or cute tops. Make-up is an accessory, not a major project (and no, I don't expect fashion model gorgeous, just natural beauty driven from inside, and maybe by your eyes or smile). And once the trust is there, she enjoys exploring her riskier, wild side, too. She understands the value of working for the important parts of life, not just expecting them to appear because she walked into the room. Some of those important things are new adventures, great meals, laughter, time spent together, warm long embraces, slow and sensual kisses (not dutiful pecks), and other passionate and fun things we adults enjoy. Spending time around the ocean and in water of almost any kind will recharge you.
It's not about things, which can burn or disappear, but about memories which never fade. Your inner compass says, "experiences" trump "stuff" in all decisions about what to do or where to spend money. Excepting maybe Gandhi or Mother Theresa, on their deathbed no one ever wished for more time at work, right?
Favorite quotes:
If you stop learning, you die.
You are never a loser until you quit trying.
Years teach us more than books.
The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
I've been done running from fears, and I'm done accumulating things. It's still hard for me speak my age without starting it with a "T" because I still believe I'm 24. But it is now coupled with the wisdom of knowing I'm ready to give of myself to someone who wants me, but doesn't need me. And I wonder if that just might be you? We can find out slowly, and see what builds, yet the sparks are flying from the start. We'll never know unless we take the first step.
What I won't do is deny time with my wonderful son, as he's my number one priority in life, and with me half the time for the next few years. I am truly a lucky father! I won't take you away from your kid(s), either. And we will keep a balance in each other's lives for self, health, recharging and connecting. It's a much more fun journey with a great partner to share it. Are you ready to look at some maps together?

Date a soulmate from California, United States. Am ambitious man very goal orientated, however am at a place in my life where I want to slow it down and enjoy!!! The women of my dreams should compliment me in every way and seize to amaze!!! I am mesmerized by a true feminine women whom I adore,

Meet someone special from California, United States. Let's see. Phisically, I am 6'1" and 175lbs and quite fit for my age. Personality wise, I can be funny, intellectual, self-effacing, self-confident, adventureous, a home-body, sensitive, masculine, and more, all in varying degrees and at different times. Sounds kinda schizophrenic!? Mmmmm. Let's just say I am well rounded. Moving on . . . For exercise, I enjoy working out at the gym and spend most weekend on my road bike averaging about 100 miles. For intellectual and other stimuli, I enjoy such things as good conversation (you choose the topic), reading, museums, good food and wine, movies, watching my college football team play, the theater . . . . and I have noticed really anything that makes the one I'm with happy and excited.
I avoid the bar scene; my 20's have long passed, but I do like going out to restaurants and once in awhile going to a bar and letting loose. I love the sun and beach! What I like in a woman . . . . Of course, there needs to be an innate attraction and that, for me (and I'm sure everyone else) means smart, kind, and physically fit; a combination I have found very difficult to find. My "dream" girl? She is definitely above average, but humble about her attributes. She enjoys learning, reading, and can be sexy and still goofy -- the child within is not lost. She is content to just hang out, but also has a spirit for adventure. Are you passionate about something, anything? Intelligence is a big turn on for me, but so is a great pair of legs. In the end, however, an attraction to someone is either there, or it is not.
P.S. If you know what my headline refers to then you have similar nerdy tendencies and you get major kudos.
P.P.S. My photos may not be that great as this week I have had a co-worker and a recent Match meeting point this out: "P.S, you look much better in person, you should consider taking new pictures . . ." I am not a photo person so don't have any really recent ones and the bathroom mirror ones, I suspect, don't go over well. But isn't it all about personality, any way? :)

Date single man from California, United States. I live at the beach. I love to travel and have fun. Kids are great. I like to bike ride. I don't like filling this out really. I just want to make some new friends and see what happens. I am in no hurry

Meet a man from California, United States. I am a down to earth person who to likes to live life to the fullest. I enjoy being around family and good friends and value my relationships very much. I like to travel and experience new cultures. I love living in So Cal and take advantage of all it has to offer. I am hoping to find someone who makes me a better person and who I have the same effect on. Honesty and humility are qualities I highly value. It is important to me that you are active, in good physical condition and emotionally stable. I feel as though I was given a second chance and I am looking forward to finding someone truly special. I am not a serial dater and I am certainly not looking for one night stands. I would like to be in a monogomous relationship with a wonderful woman and see how things progress.

Date a soulmate from United States. I am outgoing, fun, and easy going.single and never been married, I have a fantastic little Daughter 7 years old who is my first priority and the joy of my life,i live in booneville Arkansas, am a computer Engineeram into installation and hard ware programming, I am at a point in my life where I am ready to share my life with someone special. As far as my personality goes..I never meet a stranger. I have many friends and feel I am a very good friend to have. Ia m very open and honest and would like to find a woman who is also. I am giving I enjoy doing things for others that lets them know I care and I am thinking about them. I really enjoy good conversation, I am a talker. I enjoy going out to listen to live music, talking over a good meal and good glass of wine. I also enjoy hanging out at home cooking and watching movies. I am new to online dating and this whole idea of telling everything about yourself before you even meet seems to me to take away some of the fun in getting to know someone. So that is about all i have to say except, I am not one to play games and don't have any interest in meeting someone who does. Straight forward is the way I like things....
A Loving and caring woman, responsible and respectful, understanding hard working and a woman who knows how to make his husband feel good, a woman i would want to rush home from work, a woman i would buy a rose coming from work, a woman i would be missing each and very minutes , cuddling together on a cauch hold hands and walk side by side, public Affection and a woman who would support me with my dream, and a woman who would listen when my heart needs to speak

Meet someone special from United States. I love to see plays, concerts, and enjoy the arts. I enjoy a lazy day in front of the fire with a cup of coffee or tea or a long walk with good company.
I love dining out as that is a great way to explore the world and have fun experimenting.
I am recently divorced, but I had been separated for almost 3 years. I have two teenage boys that live with their mom and I see them every other weekend when they are not hanging out with their friends - it's a tough time to get them away from friends so I get it.
I work for a publicly traded real estate firm and travel to see our real estate holdings in 4 states so I do have to balance my time. Having said that, I am a real down to earth guy with a great sense of humor. I just enjoy laughing and making people happy. I was raised to treat my girl with care and respect. I am old fashioned in that I like to open the door for my mate, buy her flowers just because, send her cards via mail and in little places she finds along her way. I am known to leave little notes around the house in a veritable scavenger hunt. Overall, I may not be a model or that guy in a beer commercial who is all that and a bag of chips, but my character is strong and I love with every fiber in my body.
I like to get crazy and break out singing and am not half bad. :). I love to hold hands even if just sitting on the couch to watch a good movie.

Date single man from United States. ABOUT ME: As a person I like to think of myself as confident but not a ****. I'm a very humble man. I understand that there's a time to give and be loving and understanding. I also believe in standing up for what I believe and not being walked on. I'm always there for my friends and loved ones. I don't run from adversity. I care what people think of me because I believe in being the best man I can be. I want people who come across me to think "hey what a cool guy". It's not about attention for me. It's about the importance of ones own honor and respect for those around him.
I am intelligent and can carry on meaningful conversations. I care about other people's feelings. . . . . . When I'm with someone special I like being spontaneous, adventurous, romantic, surprising them with little gestures, sensual, playful, and basically having that type of fun you see two people who just met in the movies having! Someone to laugh with, hang out with, be spontaneous with, and have fun with! I'm looking for someone who has similar qualities and desires someone who they can connect with . . . . . . I feel there has to be mutual physical attraction for there to be good chemistry between two people. So being fit and having good looks are important, as well as sensuality and affection
I am Highly Educated, and Selective . I am good looking, confident, and I know what I want.
I like going out, travel, dine, dance, and yet I can be totaly satisfied with that special person at home and have candle light dinner, and enjoy the moment. I am open minded, have traveled well, always on the level, if I make a mistake I will be the first to admit, and stand straight, and make it good as best as I can.
Tnx for reading my profile and hope to C U soon.