Most important in my life are my friends and family and having integrity and authenticity in my relationships. I’m very open, caring, loving and compionate. I keep my word. I like to resolve things directly, honestly and fairly. It’s important for me to continue to learn, stimulate my mind, and grow as a person. I enjoy live concerts and movies, cooking, hiking and hanging out with friends. Laughter with everyone in my life is essential and I believe is the way to true love. I’m pionate in many ways, rarely intense, … and mostly easy going, playful, fun-loving and open. I really want to share my life and grow old with my next partner -- to savor the present and create a future together, to be best friends, confidants, playmates, lovers, teachers and committed travelers together on life's journey. What I’m looking for: Someone who is comfortable with a full range of emotions. Who knows, accepts and likes herself, (mostly), works on areas that still are challenges, asks for what she wants, and wants me to do the same. Who negotiates when there are differences, (which I believe comes with being pionate, intelligent, alive and autonomous!) I need a partner who handles conflicts willingly, directly, fairly, and sticks around when the going gets challenging, with the shared goal of communicating, understanding and enhancing our intimacy. I definitely want a partner who likes a lot of warmth, affection, loving, caring, tenderness -- LOTS of holding hands at home and in public, hugging/embracing, maging, touching lovingly, and pionate, playful and communicative love making. I want someone who is very playful, with a great sense of and an inner child who is alive and well. Have integrity and be authentic. Say what you mean, mean what you say. Keep agreements, including monogamy (physical and emotional), and be honest and trustworthy. You make and keep commitments in all areas of your life. You commit totally and fully to a relationship, which means through the good times and the challenges. You have close friends and are close to your family… i.e. parents and children. We all got to be adults with some “stuff” and you’ve dealt with this so that your relationships are mostly free from those old tapes. I do not understand parents and children who do not speak!! You have empathy, and your connections with people are vital for you. You enjoy meeting new people and we share this pleasure.