Date men and women from United States / Colorado / Boulder, 44 year old

Date single man from Boulder, United States. I'm an easy going man who likes to laugh and not take life too seriously, I am fairly responsible though. I love Colorado and the outdoors. I love nature and staying physically active. Best way to describe myself is that I work hard and play hard. I can chill and watch a moving or read. I don't always go 100 mph.

Meet a soulmate from Boulder, United States. Recently, I have been exploring meditation, went to a "burn" event (which was awesome), getting out to see live concerts and generally making new things happen in my life. I am very excited to be well into my private pilot's training and I'm learning to play guitar. I walk away from both of those activities with a smile!
I have my two boys every other week, and they are the biggest joy in my life, but on my "off" week I have a want to get out of as much as possible! I have a National Park pass that I like to use as much as possible, play some racquetball, or go to a local microbrewery for a new and delicious beer. I've also been enjoying my Buffs season ticket -- Go Buffs!
One of the things I miss very much from my many years as a native of Southern California is all of the diverse and authentic food. I've lived in Boulder for four years and I have found some delicious food, but I would be oh so grateful to a native that shows me some of the little mom-and-pop places that create wonderful food with passion.
A few side notes: Cooking is one of my passions, since I get to be creative and especially since what I create usually makes people smile. I love my neighborhood and the people that live here are great. I've organized my neighborhood with a few hundred members right now and I'm continuing to work on getting more people involved.
How about you? Do you like to laugh? Do you have a decadent and irreverent side to you? Have you ever decided to go to Vegas on a Friday morning and been in that crazy town that evening with a date? (Yeah, I did that once. Had a blast!) Let's go ride go-carts or body surf Boulder Creek sometime!
If you're into it, walking a round of golf is a wonderful way to have a few hours of talking, being out in the beautiful outdoors and doing something semi-athletic sort of as a bonus. Or a game of pool. I love pool and used to be pretty good, but have lost quite a bit of my touch since giving up the party-Fridays many years ago. But I kept my cue, so watch out!
One thing about me is that I can't bring myself to throw a game, so if you beat me at something, you will know I did my level best. A bonus of playing hard is that whomever wins/loses, you get to see their character afterwards. I don't like Woo-hoo'ers or hang-dog reactions. I'll buy you a beer afterwards, regardless!
A FINAL NOTE: What is happening in our society that women cannot respond back to an email (that takes time and thought) with a polite note? I honestly cannot comprehend how someone could receive a sincere message and decide that's it's OK to just not reply back. Are we not taught proper manners anymore???

Date people from Boulder, United States. I am a former New Yorker, and after 13 years am now almost nearly acclimated to life in Colorado. In fact, there is a stretch of US-285, as one heads out towards Salida, that has never failed to astound me. It simply seems impossible for the world to be quite that beautiful. But it is. It is precisely at the point where the twists and turns open to an unobstructed sweep of the Rockies, that I realized I could never go back. Not to New York, anyway. I have been a number of things: a musician; a worker drone; a raging introvert, an unauthorized philosopher, even a fervent martial artist for a time.
Since I was a boy I had thought it was my role to make others laugh. Now I'd rather let the world do that for itself—since the comedy of life is often best seen by simply getting out of the way. Funny certainly doesn't need my help! I still believe in Truth, Beauty and Goodness and am always willing to vigorously defend them against the naysayers, new agers and nihilists. I do read a lot, some have said too much. Often until my brain becomes a wet sack of Irish oatmeal, and I can only barely remember my name. A great feeling, actually. Hmmm...maybe they have a point? I love Plato, Dante, Dostoevsky and lately the novels of Walker Percy, to name just a few.

Meet a man from Boulder, United States. "If you really want to hear about it..." I'm normal and completely at ease with myself (oh my, that’s some outrageous claim for an online date seeker, eh?) I’m fun. I'm good company. I'm gentle and easy when appropriate and unafraid of intense emotions . And so I do well with kiddos, pets, and your protective friends and relatives! I'm friendly, approachable, and quite curious about what it’s like to be you. I ask a hell of a lot of questions. But I give no advice. I'll show you how you already know how to solve your own problems instead of doing it for you. I'm optimistic, confident, and comfortable with life's ironies and inconsistencies and reality in general. I'm easily delighted, never disappointed. I find humor in every absurd situation life has to offer.
My reading and career interests involve pathologies of the mind; nothing is more fascinating than childhood trauma and subsequent chaotic relationships and addictions. I consider my job to be excellent training as I get to interact with many people who were abused whether they're aware of the abuse or not. I spend my work hours distilling and defanging addictive disorders. This is a position for which I would not only volunteer but would gladly pay to have (as in tuition.) Now, how many people can say *that*?! I've begun a clinical counseling MA and a PhD/PsyD may be in the works too.
I'm certainly not looking for the female version of me. For example, I like to ride my bike but you don't have to even own one. And you'll never be forced to listen to an excruciatingly detailed description of my superduper-awesome-killer-epic workout or race. It doesn't matter if you and I haven't seen any of the same flicks or read the same books. People frequently mistake commonality for compatibility, ever notice that? Whether or not you can put together an uber funny and alluring profile essay is meaningless (I've met writers - they're depressed and self-absorbed. I've met women who don't write - they can be superb.) It's all about what happens when we're face to face, would you agree? But - do you recognize the first line of my blurb here???
I'm not interested in how great or awful you look on paper; by now I expect everybody out there to have one or two juicy and permanent neuroses and a good amount of emotional baggage. That’s routine and that's just fine because, you see, what matters most is how you're working with it and not whether or not it's there.
And speaking of looks, I do hope you're able to get a chuckle from all my pics here. None are serious, all are ridiculous in some way. I say keep it light here on Match, ya know?
Some Augusten Burroughs which, I think, works for me: "I like flaws and feel more comfortable around people who have them. I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions."
And put this in your pipe and smoke it: “I will come to you, my friend, when I no longer need you. Then you will find a palace, not an almshouse.”
? Thoreau
Here's a good one, 100% true too. I met a mid-40's mom of 4 for drinks at Jax. Great stories and lots of charm from this one. But a guy she dated for 6 (six!) years turned out to be not what he seemed and she was still smarting over it. Her strategy for avoiding future disasters went like this:
Hi Tom, I'm Liz.
Hi Liz, good to meet you!
Are you gay?
No, thanks for asking though.
Are you gay?
Nope.
Are you gay?
Um, lemme check: not gay.
Are you gay?
Still not gay.
Are you gay?
Hey, are you trying to imply I’m really good looking? Flatterer!
Are you gay?
Ah, you have no GAYDAR.
Are you gay?
Have you heard of Juliet Jeske, her Huffington Post stuff?
Are you gay?
How could I be gay wearing these rags? Got 'em at Goodwill! I think i need a haircut too. I ran out of forming cream last week...
Are you gay?
Oh you poor thing, what happened to you?
Are you gay?
oof, now I just have to know. More wine?

Date someone special from Boulder, United States. I'm an easygoing down to earth person. I'm not materialistic or set in my ways. I'm always up for something new and would appreciate that in the person I'm dating. I've always been a live music junkie, especially jambands. I'm a massage therapist and want to go back to school for nursing soon. Taking care of people and helping them through pain or daily stresses is what makes me happy. I lived in Aspen for eight years so I'm definitely acquainted with the Colorado lifestyle. I moved back South for 9 years but Colorado called me back last year, for good this time. I would love to meet someone who is fun to be around, has a good sense of humor, and doesn't take themselves too seriously.

Meet men and women from Boulder, United States. I didn't expect to be dating at this time in my life, but things don't always work out as we plan. I would really like to meet and develop 'a great friendship', one where we talk, see movies, hike, bike, working out (maybe together at some point), watch the sunrise from a mountain top, enjoy a nice relaxing dinner in LoDo while we dream about our next trip to Europe or some far off romantic getaway...I like everything really. And, if you like to cook, I'm a a decent 'second' in the kitchen, it's always fun to create together.
But I can assure you, I want to take it slow. My div was not the greatest experience in my life and while it's in my past (2 yrs), I learned a lot about me and who I am compatible with - slow is the key for me. And hopefully you want to share about you, your dreams, everything - I do. Oh, and I have a girl so yes I do cry at movies and I like action adventure as well (I'm a guy! :) ). They are 8 and 10.
My ideal match .... Someone who's genuine, down to earth, has direction in their life, nice :) let's just talk to see if there's more.
As for me, I'm real, have a very successful 15yr career, stable, easy going, have a sarcastic sense of humor at times, love to laugh and joke around, love playing sports and the outdoors. I'm old fashioned when it comes to chivalry and opening doors for ladies (if you don't like that, i'm probably not for you :).

Date single man from United States. I grew up in FL, and moved to CO about 15 yrs. ago. Go Gators and Buffs!
I'm also a former attorney who has taken the road less travelled. I have a company providing personal and group development programs that involve interactive music making, drums and instruments, movement, vocalization, etc... It enables me to combine alot of skills and powerfully connect people. I also do some coaching/counseling. All good stuff.
I like intelligent, fun conversation and to maintain a sense of the mystery and magic of life. I'm also grounded and reliable, but don't intend to be predictable. And, I believe in holding an open heart to people and life balanced with determination. I like this quote, "Gentle in what you do; Firm in how you do it."
Some heroes include MLK, Joseph Campbell, and my grandparents.
Spiritually, I'm a mix of Christian background, indigenous wisdom, taoism, etc... Fundamentally, I believe life is Love.
Family, friends and community are important to me.
I live amidst open space and want to share hiking, camping, skiing, hot springs, etc... It's important for me to connect with nature.
Music- I play guitar, drums, piano, sing, etc.... and get together with friends to play plus perform. Nice if you're musical, but not mandatory.
I play basketball, tennis, and golf. Of course, I whine and curse when I lose. Just kidding. I never lose. Ok, really, I'm joking.
Gotta be able to laugh at life and not take things too seriously. I like a little good spirited teasing and well timed movie or Simpsons quote.
Solid menu items available, assuming you'll reciprocate, or we can cook together. And, I like to eat healthy, but mix in a little fried chicken.
"Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone." And, at times, I enjoy the comfort zone of the couch. Balance.
I watch some TV. I'm a Daily Show fan.
Looking to share these things, but I also need time alone and w/ the fellas. I need somebody who feels likewise. And, I understand that you can't do my work for me and vice versa.
You- Open mind and heart. It should be easy to be together. We should bring out the best in each other.
Let's be friends first, have some fun, and see what unfolds naturally.
If it's a match, then know that I'll keep you warm and support you to shine and be everything you can be. Ultimately, I intend a great relationship, life partner, and family.

Meet a soulmate from United States. Living in Boulder I enjoy being in town and find myself performing the standard Colorado activities of biking, climbing, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. I work in Denver where I enjoy the standard working pleasures of health care, 401k, salary, etc.
Day to day I live a pretty simple low impact life. I am a low noise person but always willing to debate something. I have never been in a fight...or in a walmart. I live an active healthy life but I know how to relax at times. I can be competitive at times. I work too much but am trying to cut back.
Thanks to my pretty good family I am laid back, sometimes intelligent, social, physically and mentally active, and always in pursuit of adventure. I am confident but not smug, enjoy a good debate, come off as well balanced in the head, and will make you laugh unless you don't like my highly developed wit.
Things I love: Peanut butter, nice days outside, fresh powder and a snowboard, fresh groomers and skis, friends, epic mtn bike rides, hot showers, a good day at work, family, NYT crosswords, a good book.
Things I don't love: Mayo, TV (occasionally it is watched), weeds in my yard, meat (again, occasionally), political theater, intolerance.
Politics and Religion? - Pretty unhappy with most of what I see and read.
As for a match...who knows? Some ideas I have...you are not insecure, have your own life and you're pretty happy with things in this world, willing to speak out for injustice, independent but willing to share, you love adventure and fear tour buses, you want a relationship to contribute to and learn from. Or maybe you are just looking to go climbing or biking and need a partner. I really am okay with being friends as I think I'd better luck through an expanded social circle than this site. Again, who knows?

Date people from United States. I'm a lawyer who started my own law firm 14 years ago. It's been quite an adventure, not always easy, but worth the effort. I work hard, but relax harder:)
I moved to Boulder a year ago and just love it. It's amazing place and everyday I feel lucky to be here.
I'm outdoors most of the time and do not own a TV. I hike, snowshoe, ride horses, ski, etc... I've recently gotten into rock climbing, and have much to learn, but am trying hard.
When indoors, I spend the rest of my free time listening to music, watching films and reading. I come from a family of musicians and am passionate about all of the arts, but especially music and film.
I'm looking for someone who enjoys life as much as I do and is looking for a true partnership. I believe in mutual respect, based on shared values and desire to experience everything at least once. One of my favorite quotes is, "Youth is wasted on the young." If only I knew when I was 20 what I know now. But that's part of what makes life so fascinating, we're always learning and evolving.
I've had some terrific relationships and been very fortunate in that respect. I'm looking for my best friend. It's when you find someone who enjoys the mundane aspects of life that you know you've found the right person.
The search at times can be frustrating, however, I'm reminded of the scene from the film "Castaway" when the piece of sheet metal washed up on the shore and changes his life. To quote Tom Hanks, "One day the tide came in and brought me a sail." And that's what this process is, just waiting patiently for your sail.

Meet a man from United States.
I find humor an important part of my relationships and interactions with people and am looking to hang out with people who value laughing at life. I am also lucky in that intimacy and talking come easy to me. I am looking for someone who is willing to be intimate with their partner and who knows that a relationship requires intimacy and honesty. I am very open-minded and willing to question accepted ideas. I have a great attitude and can inspire those around me. I believe that in order to love someone you must believe in them. I am often told that I am young at heart. I don’t believe in trying to change anyone and that you should like people for who they truly are. I know that a 43 year old man who has not been married is often a red flag; I have been in intimate relationships, and though they did not end in marriage they were meaningful and I learned a lot about what it takes to be in a relationship and what I want from a relationship.
I have a great sense of adventure and perhaps have spent too much of my life chasing after never-never land. I love to travel and have been all over Europe, parts of the South Pacific and for the last five years I have traveled in Latin America. I just spent three months in Rio De Janerio volunteering and exploring. There is so much to soak up and enjoy in Rio's public life: dancing all night, beaches and jungles, and laughing. I love being challenged to try to speak different languages, particularly Portuguese, a language I love. I loved the challenge of going out every day and having to learn a new language.
I work on rivers and streams but also spend a fair amount of free time rafting, swimming and fly fishing. I took a geology float trip down the Grand Canyon and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I own a raft and think getting some people together for a river trip is one of the best ways to spend time with friends. I grew up skiing and spent a season bumming at Snowbird, but haven’t been back to the Rockies for about 17 years, I am looking forward to blue skies and champagne powder. I also love city life, great food, bookstores, hockey games, taking a long run through cool neighborhoods.
My family and friends are very important to me. I love kids...they crack me up and I have loved watching my friends change and become amazing parents. I would love to have children but also except that it may not be in the cards. I also believe that a child's well being and happiness comes first and foremost before anything else.
I just moved to Colorado to start a new job. I will be spending most of the summer doing field work in Alaska, but will be back for parts of the summer and full time in the fall. I am excited to get to know the Rockies again and would love to find someone to explore Boulder/Denver area and Colorado with. But of course I am also looking for something more if the connection is there; so if you're interested in meeting a fun and unique man and seeing where that ends up, contact me.

Date someone special from United States. I have good teeth, good shoes, and love my mother. What else do you need to know?
Oh, ok, I'll say a little more. I am happily single but always open to the possibility of chemistry, magic, sparkles, butterflies... Can you trigger that in me? If the following adjectives describe you, we should talk:
* independent
* professional
* cute
* fit
* adventurous
* energetic
Finally, SMART SMART SMART!!! The mind is at least as much of a turn-on as the body, and it's where those endorphin-rush OMG connections are formed.
Et moi? My life is just one good time after another. It doesn't really matter what I'm doing or where. I could ramble on about how I like movies, sports, restaurants, the outdoors yadda yadda yadda but isn't it true that most any activity is fun if you do it with someone who is great at conversation? Let's get together and find out.
I have a couple of mottos that guide my daily life:
Focus on experiences, not things. I don't really need a lot of creature comforts to be happy, because happiness comes from interaction with the world and the people in it. In fact, I've recently been selling a lot of stuff on Craigslist because I really want to get back to basics and live without clutter.
Embrace randomness. When I have an opportunity to meet someone new, try an activity I haven't experienced before, learn about a new topic, or just talk to a stranger on the street, I try always to seize it.

Meet men and women from United States. I laugh a lot and love to entertain. Looking for a fun, excitable woman to ride along with, that knows how to enjoy herself.
Must be able to laugh at ones self, enjoy the little things in life. Self confidence is a must!
this was my simple introduction to match.... what follows is kablinki build 2
i am match not for a wife, perhaps not a long term commited relationship.... i am here to meet people, to meet a person that may turn out to be that void, the reason i contemplated a dating site. i do not want to be matched with people that are looking for perfect... i am not that and neither are you. i am looking to be introduced to a woman, and i mean a woman! a self that is as strong or stronger than me ( i have always been attracted to older wiser women) looking for that girl i can grab and kiss and laugh out loud! a person i can hold near a fire while 'bloero' is in the background and not laugh, but enjoy.
from there, we can explore each others nuances... i want comfort....i know how to spread it.. lately hard to find it...