II am seeking a partner with whom to share in this incredible journey. I am fortunate to have a great job that I enjoy and that has opportunity for continued growth; terrific friends and family; excellent health; and activities for which I am passionate. There is just one component missing.
I have lived on my own and been married long-term, and find that life is so much more enjoyable and rewarding when shared with that special and beautiful other person. We all have passions and interests which define and drive us. When two people can share those things that are so vital, and develop mutual ones, that is one of the best things in life.
I don’t have a long list of expectations for a prospective partner. Such requirements often keep a person from being able to recognize the qualities in another. However, a few qualities are essential. Let me say first, though, that anything I expect from a prospective partner I expect in myself as well:
I am looking for someone who has reconciled with her past – is not “on the rebound,” in other words. We all have relationships that didn’t work out; otherwise, we wouldn’t be here. However, we don’t have to be defined or absorbed by our past. I am looking for someone who is ready to move on, and wants a permanent and lasting relationship. Obviously it takes time for two people to know whether they are right for each other, but this should be the goal. I also would like a woman who has her own life and goals, her own friends, passions, and interests. It is important to have mutual interests, but we grow by being introduced to new things as well. You should have a sense of humor – how do people survive without laughter? You should be seeking a real relationship, and not just a dream romance. Romance is very important both at the beginning and all through life, but it is a by-product of love, not a goal in itself. If you have a history of cheating on your mate, please look elsewhere. A person who does so does not belong in a relationship. I seek a relationship in which we are helpmates and encouragers to each other. Finally, you should have a faith in God. This is important to me, for a shared faith places us on the same foundation.
NOTE: While I did not have children, and don't see myself starting a family at this point, I am very open to the possibility of someone with children.
