I am in a great place in life right now, and would love to share that life with someone.I'm a nice, simple guy that lives a very simple, quiet and conservative life, only because that's what works for me. I have all the "things" a guy could want - A great and stable career that I love, a sideline home based business that makes a little bit of much needed play money,a small and cozy home, a couple of decent vehicles, absolutely ZERO stress, drama or baggage from the past or present, and all the usual "stuff" that guys are known for having.(And just for reference, my vehicles DO NOT cost more than my home.)But all of this is just "stuff" and "things". They don't mean anything at all. Because the most valuable thing in the world is missing -A partner to share life with. The lady that I would like to meet, should have her life together, be God fearing, exercise her faith in her own way,Be emotionally, spiritually, financially and physically healthy..I guess if I had to describe what I am searching for in a partner, she would be the kind of lady that my folks would be proud to call their daughter-in-law. I know that probably sounds corny and old fashioned, but that's just me. My parents are my heroes in life. They've been my role models.Mom and Dad have created love magic for 53 years, and are more in love now than the day they got married. (They still act like teenagers at times)That's what I want with a partner - to create the kind of love magic that we all desire and yearn for.But that takes time - LOTS of time. I really want to build a friendship with someone that is in this for the long haul. The kind of friendship that is built on communication, compatibility, committment to monogamy and compromise. I would also ask that if you still have emotional baggage from a past relationship or if you are not over an ex yet, to please not contact me. I have been divorced and single for a very long time (since 1995) but that's only because I haven't met the right lady yet. Like some of you, I've not made the healthiest of relationship choices in my past, but I have spent time healing from them, and learning what not to do in the future.Just as an FYI -I'm pretty particular about who I converse with, so if you send me a message and I don't respond, don't take it personally. And if you have no picture on your profile and send me a message without a photo attached, I WILL DELETE the email without reading it. I try to stay pretty physically healthy by working out hard 3 to 4 days a week at the YMCA.The picture of me in the red t-shirt and black shorts was taken Sept. 14th of this year to prove that point. I also try to eat healthy foods, but I do "indulge" myself with an ice cold beer or mixed drink, and a good meal on the weekends!I don't smoke, and I would ask that you not either.I like to be outside doing things and going places. Myrtle Beach and the coastline of North and South Carolina is like my second home. Since I have no kids, I am pretty flexible to pick up and go anywhere on the weekends on a whim. I can pack a weekend getaway bag and be ready to go in less than an hour. I have nothing to hide, and am willing to lay all my cards on the table face up for all to see.I will close with this line from one of my favorite Diana Krall songs:"Someday if all my prayers are answered, I'll hear a footstep on the stair. With anxious heart I'll hurry to the door and maybe you'll be there."