Date men and women from United States / California / Sausalito, 53 year old

Date someone special from California, United States. I'm ready. I thought I was ready before, but that was the "free 30-day trial-ready". Realized then I wasn't quite, took care of some priorities... Now I'm ready. What makes me so sure???

Young adult college-aged daughter thriving - check I've single-parented an amazing daughter who inspires me daily; 1/2 luck and 1/2 supermom
Business thriving - check
I run a successful acupuncture practice, specializing in women's health fertility
Home purchased - check
Cute little townhouse in Sausalito
Friends to socialize with - check
Lucky me...
Being ready - Priceless
Do I need a man? Why YES I do, if I want my life to be as richly and fully as possible!
What would that look like?
A gentleman who has my back, who wants to take care of me as much as I want to take care of him. Of course, we can take care of ourselves, but riding tandem is so much more fun than flying solo! We send each other off into our days and reconnect later to share our stories while holding hands and hearts.
Someone with an easy smile and a sense of humor. While I appreciate wit, I cringe when it is a facade for meanness. The difference is palpable and hurts my soul.
We travel well together and share a joy for new sights and adventures.
We converse easily and agree mostly, yet we can argue or debate respectfully.
We are thoughtful of and for each other, are considerate, and genuinely want to share our gifts and provide a better life together.
Preferences:
Dogs over Cats
Meat over Potatoes
Red over White, and Pinot over Cab
Bill Maher over Jon Stewart
Beaches over slopes
Cleanshaven over stubble
Finishing this darn profile over finding more to say...
Oh by the way, I'm not inclined to reply to winks...as Match is a vehicle for communication, I'll need a turn of phrase of two to know you're seriously interested. Otherwise, thanks for the flattery and presume a wink back.

Meet men and women from California, United States. Not looking for Mr. Right, just Mr. Real...
A trustworthy, gentleman, a stand up kind of guy…
DonРІР‚в„ўt care much for men who need to remind you of their intelligence.
Prefer natural, not injected, not lasered, and not altered.
Authentic, honest, and most of all, value true connections. Will not waste my time on imposters.
I prefer to spend my time with gregarious, outgoing, intellectually curious, self-aware partners with whom have accepted a desire to explore and continue growing.
It is not difficult for me to like anyone who is authentic, thoughtful, engaged - imperfectly, even - in their own life, maybe even a little unusual. But a direct approach and a kindness of heart I would say are the things that keep my attention.
Humor and wit are essential.
I prefer not to advertise, however, have a lifetime of adventures to share with a like minded individual.
Nothing like a remarkable bottle of wine, ambient lighting in a tucked away restaurant.
Live for exchange of intelligent conversation. Intellectual sorts my favorite.