About me: I'm 55, white, single, 6'2", grey/blue, (told I am handsome), charming, educated, professional, sarcastic, somewhat silly, a bit shy at times, love cooking, trying new foods, travel, museums, sharing a bottle of wine with someone, enjoy movies, going to the theater, and at times, enjoy being a complete couch potato and watching movies with that special someone. I do freely admit to loving chick flicks and romance, Harry Potter and Twilight (again, brownie points if you do, too), all the CSI's, Bones, love watching Food Network to get new ideas, and I will let you sleep in on Sundays while I get the coffee, paper and Bagels (massage Optional) Lazy weekend mornings are the best!!I'm ultimately looking for my best friend and life partner. I think friendship is important when it comes to lasting relationships because I think it's extremely important to genuinely 'like' someone before loving them. I think the world is a fascinating, beautiful place full of adventures to be had and possibilities to be found and I would love someone to go exploring with, who's interested in learning about history, cultures, and people all over the world, and who's passionate about seeing what exists beyond the world we experience everyday.Love should be fun, exciting, and uplifting and am looking for someone to compliment. I think spending time together is both fun and important, but still see time apart spent both alone or with friends as being important, a necessity even.You between 40-50: have a sense of humor about yourself and the world at large, are kind, educated, professional, are open to new things (seeing new places, trying new food, meeting new people), can have fun just about anywhere, love to cook and share a bottle of wine with me as we move about the kitchen, I am seeking a more serious relationship, not a hook-up ( I do enjoy the physical side of things, just that I enjoy it more when I get to know someone). I'm open to all and I don't mind if you have kids. I enjoy tiny humans. I'm a total a kid at heart and hope that you are, or at least have the potential to be from time to time. I hope you're also loyal, honest, not afraid of communicating, secure with who you are, accepting of others, can find beauty in the simple things, and are looking for your best friend and partner in crime. I really love bookish types!