Hhorn, 53

let's watch the sun rise on a new life together I'm a loyal compassionate family oriented man. I love life's laughs and have learned to grow from the curveballs it throws. I have three wonderful kids that do not live with me. They are still the center of my life. I am the type of person that is equally comfortable being fun loving and goofy on the beach or dressing up for a classy night on the town. I have traditional values but also believe that men and women are equals. (however my ideal match will have to make an allowance that I generally tend to open doors for them and also like to pick up the dinner tab- sorry). I can joke around with the best of them, but can also sit down and have a serious discussion on personal or world issues. I am very career oriented but also realize that work needs to take a backseat for family and friends. I am looking for an emotionally open, honest faithful partner that is eager to start the second half of her life with a man that loves not only the end of a particular journey, but reflecting upon and enjoying every step of that journey. I enjoy all sports, the beach, the mountains, traveling and would like to visit both Alaska and Ireland. I like to work quickly to get the day's needs chores out of the way and then sit back, relax and watch what unfolds. My match needs to be able to express themselves clearly, be independant, have a sense of humor, stand up for what they believe is right, but also be able to practice the thought of "who's need is greater" when tough decisions are needed. I am the type of man that puts his partner's needs in front of his own. (who says chivalry is dead). At this point in life I believe the biggest need and toughest qualities to find are honesty and compassion. Obviously you must already have these traits if you are a member of this site.that's definitely a step in the right direction. I am not looking for a one night fling, I am looking for that special someone that wants to start a commitment with someone that will do the sa