A little about me... I am a native of Dallas where I have lived most of my life. My service to my country is a proud accomplishment for me. I spent 10 years in the Marine Corps traveling all over the world. I learned a lot about different cultures and lived in beautiful and exotic places. That experience left me with a healthy appreciation for being an American citizen.I was raised in the Baptist Church as a PK (preacher's kid). My uncle was also a Minister. So you can guess that I had two choices. Either I was going to be a good kid or take a tougher road that would get me in a lot of trouble. I decided that it was easier to be good so that I could grow up being able to sit down comfortably, lol. I am an old fashioned guy about some things. I still believe in being chivalrous by opening doors for ladies, being a good listener, sending flowers just because and just being there when she needs me. My style is a bit laid back, I love to look nice and believe in being respectful to women. I try to be open minded and view things from the other person's perspective when there is a conflict. Lastly, I am my own man and I prefer to have a good relationship with someone that wants to walk arm in arm or holding hands. Let's be that couple that everyone looks at. About the one I'm looking for... someone that I can walk with arm in arm or holding hands and people look at us and say they look happy. someone I can believe in and She believe in me.I am not really interested in a long distance relationship. I'd just like to add... I enjoyed eating out, movies i still enjoyed going to the Movies, but I also have my own movies collections. i love Music, am old skool kind of guy. I like to read and cook. I like to Close with one of my favor Poem. SOME LOVE,SOME PAIN, SOMETIME. LOVE ENTERED IN MY HEART ONE DAY A SAD, UNWELCOME GUEST. BUT WHEN IT BEGGED THAT IT MIGHT STAY I LET IT STAY AND REST IT BROKE MY NIGHTS WITH SORROWING IT FILLED MY EYES WITH TEARS. BUT...NOW THAT IT HAS GONE IT WAY, I MISS THE DEAR OLD PAIN. AND, SOMETIME IN THE NIGHT I PRAY THAT LOVE MIGHT COME AGAIN. by J California Cooper