This is a new year and I am going to go outside of my comfort zone. I want to try new experiences and discover those experiences with someone special. Alone is fine, but it would be better with my best friend and lover (one & the same). So, I just might write to YOU.

I think that the basis of any good relationship is an open line of communication. I'll ask questions and I'll listen to the answers. After all, how would I figure out who you are? And if you don't keep up your end of a conversation I just might move on.

I want to be my partner's best friend but that doesn't mean we have to be joined at the hip 24/7. (I'll define best friend later). I do enjoy public displays of affection. I am a good kisser and I would like you to enjoy that – and be good at it. (It was suggested that I define "good kisser." But isn't it a little like the saying "if you have to ask you can't afford it?" If you have to ask either you aren't one or you've never been kissed by one)! I easily forgive minor transgressions and look forward to making up. By the way, I give brownie points if you can say - without smiling - "No, absolutely not; your butt looks great in those jeans."

I'd rather not deal with a "drama a day" person, someone who is intense or talks constantly about what a big b..ch his ex is.

Please have family and friends to share. I do and they are important to me. They help to define & to validate who we are.

Now let's talk about maintenance. I'm low maintenance in certain things (doesn't take me long to fix my hair, get dressed, etc). But I admit that I am high maintenance in things that count - fidelity, honesty, family relationships, health & exercise and being told & shown how you feel about me.

And then there is honesty. I am and I want you to be also - even if the truth is embarrassing or hurts. I probably could have lied about my age and said I was several years younger - since I look it and act it. But lying is no way to start a relationship!

I am an outgoing and cheerful person and I’d like you to be also. I’ve learned to like who I am today and I’d like you to feel the same about yourself. I am a lady who enjoys being a woman and showing my femininity. I hope that you have something that you are passionate about and I hope that you'd share that with me. (After you get to know me I hope that I become your passion). I have the time in my life to make "us" a priority and isn't that what you really want?

Funny, High Energy, Intelligent, Loyal, Outgoing, Witty

Cooking/Baking, Hanging out with friends, Intimate Conversation, Movies, Music Listening, Reading, Television, Wine Tasting

Aerobics, Walking, Working out

Cat, Dog

Alternative/Modern Rock, Blues, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Jazz, Pop, R and B

American, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese/Sushi, Jewish Style, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Thai

English

Please be between 53-63, 5'8"-6'2", college (or more) educated, financially solvent, available emotionally & legally, have family relationships & friends and are glad that you have both. Eye color & hair color (or lack of) does not matter. Please be active physically and be in the habit of exercising and eating healthy. And please have a sense of humor!