I'm an honest, monogamous and quietly confident man looking for a funny, smart and sexy woman for romance, and hopefully, a long-term relationship. I've got a playful, slightly sarcastic, sense of humor, a wide variety of interests, and a positive outlook on life.I'm not looking for a one-night stand or casual sex. I'm not some knuckle-dragging "playa", and I don't have any heavy emotional baggage, anger-management issues, drug/alcohol problems or stupid "commitment phobias". I don't own a Harley: I'm a grown man who won't need to go through some doofy mid-life crisis or prove his "rebelliousness" by riding a stupid motorcycle/replacement phallic symbol. I'm generally a happy person. I don't have a bad temper. I'm a good listener. I enjoy life, and I'm thankful for my many blessings. I have a small circle of honest and true friends. My little beagle is the light of my life.After an on-the-job assault by a former student injured my back, it took me several years to fully recover my health (I'm 100% fully recovered now). During that time, I learned a lot about myself (and other people), and what's really, truly, important in life. I've got my priorities straight: what's truly important isn't how much money you make, what kind of car you drive, who you vote for, or what kind of designer clothes you wear.It's what in you heart and soul that counts, and I'm seeking a woman who understands this.I don't care how "metro-sexual" this sounds: I'm very romantic at heart. I'm looking for my best friend, lover, and one true soulmate, all-in-one. I truly believe you're out there, looking for me, too. I think it's important to laugh a lot, treat each other with mutual respect and dignity, to celebrate our differences, to never go to to bed angry, and to always try to keep the flames of passion burning.So, if you're looking for a casual fling, cheating on your husband, not over your "ex", moving out-of-state soon, or aren't ready for a loving and long-term relationship, do me a favor and skip my profile. Don't waste my time!And if you think it's cool to describe yourself as a "bi-tch" or a "diva", you probably aren't my type. Move on.I've also noticed that some of you gals who claim to be "born-again" Christians are some of the biggest insincere phonies I've ever met in my life. I have a deep spiritual faith: I hope you really do, too. Just don't be disingenuous about it.Do what you want, but be who you are!Because I don't mind being alone; it's being lonely I dislike (big difference)...and I refuse to settle for less anymore. I love music (R&B, rock, jazz, funk, classical, chillout), old movies, pizza, roller coasters, my Irish heritage, hiking in the autumn woods, reading (mostly non-fiction), my beagle, living near the ocean, Merlot, looking up at the starry night sky, Snoopy, the NY Giants and Yankees, thunderstorms, and the warm, romantic glow from a fireplace.I dislike super-loud gangsta rap blasting from passing cars, slow drivers who hog the fast lane, that weird squeak styrofoam makes, spiders, circus clowns, inconsiderate clods who shout while using their Bluetooth devices, chimps, the whole month of February, liars, cheaters and phonies, and anybody who's ever been on American Idol.Sadly, I don't have any kids of my own. I like children, and I used to get a lot of personal/professional satisfaction from working with them. I think I would've made a pretty good father.Look, I won't try to bamboozle you now with what a great guy I am in 500 words or less. Talk with me, and let's get to know each other better.You'll be glad you did.