Date men from United States / California / Santee, 54 year old

Date single man from Santee, United States. I'm originally from England, I arrived in the USA (San Diego) by myself Oct 1980 at 22yrs old with two suit cases and $2000... well I still have the suit cases, just wish I had the $ hahaha nah I love it here, I'm living the American dream and have created a great life for myself, just wish I could find somebody with whom to share it.
I am/was a full time single parent of an 19 yr old, I adopted him (by myself) 11 yrs ago, although it feels as though he was my son from day one... I just missed the first 8 years of his life. it's a long story that I will only share with a special few as my son wants it to be kept private and I will respect his wishes. When you hear the story you will understand why... bonus pionts if you can understand me! LOL
As for whom I'm looking for?.. a companion, a special friend. someone with whom to share the good and the bad, one with whom we can laugh at our (your) mistakes, one who will (gently) piont out my flaws, we will honour each other in public and advise one another in private. An "old fashoined romance" somebody to grow old with, seriously I desire the relationship my grandparents had so close they were almost one person