I chose friendship as my reason for being here, because even though I am interested in meeting a man and developing a long and lasting relationship, I plan to have fun making friends along the way! I would prefer that those friends were close enough that we could actually get together once in a while. I debated writing a new headline, but decided that it still fits who I am. Whether I'm talking about family, friends, or romance, forever and for always describes how I feel about them. NON-SMOKER LOOKING FOR A NON-SMOKER 'Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.' I like the theater, concerts (both indoor and out), watching sports (live is better, but on TV works). I watch movies. I love to just spend time with my family. Sometimes it's TV, or loud conversations, board games, card games, dinners. I love to travel. My definition of camping is sleeping under one or two stars (a small hotel with limited amenities). I still want walls, real furniture, and indoor plumbing. I have 5 children and they are my pride and joy. They are all grown and flourishing, which is the ultimate goal. I often see in profiles where someone has written something about the gl half full. When I look at my family and my life, I honestly have to say - My cup runneth over. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*~*~*~ I believe that... *Attraction/chemistry can be instantaneous, but love takes time and tending. *With some tending and dedication, love can last forever. *Dreams are important. *Whether or not a person is special, amazing, or attractive is a matter of opinion. *There is no place in a healthy relationship, whether platonic or romantic, for lies or games. *Friendship provides a strong foundation for a healthy romantic relationship.