Life is just too short of a journey for anyone to waste time and energy with a person that doesn't challenge you, respect you, accept you, listen to you, caress you, hold you, talk to you and know when NOT to say anything at all.I believe the greatest things in life are the simple things( Trust Me)... I'm very much an optimist by nature. A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you today just the way you are. Life is about love and relationships. Things don't come to us, we must search them out. Or at least be aware of opportunities and be willing to reach out as one presents itself. We must also remember everything has a price. That is, everything in our life of real value (relationships) is obtained through some kind of sacrifice and effort. I'm looking for a special lady who knows who she is and what she wants from life. A lady that could 1st become a person that will dedicate her time for me and then develop into a great partner. It is a combination of personality, attitude, looks(mutual physical attraction)and a concern to be proactive in taking care of ones health by living a healthy lifestyle. Exercising on a regular basis is important. Throughout my adult life I have taken good care of myself physically and emotionally. It would be nice to be with someone that has a similar outlook. Someone who has followed this type of lifestyle for years, not someone who just started. You get back what you put into life. Nothing more, nothing less!!! Perfection is not what I seek, but a real shared connection that can be built upon.