I am a - what you see is what you get kind of man. I'm down to earth and easy going, for the most part...hard working and enjoy it when I can help someone to smile. I'm looking for my best friend, confidante and partner...who stimulates my intellect and I do the same for her. I like a woman that smiles when she see's me...because she likes me as her best friend, and I feel the same way about her. I'm looking for a woman that is independent, intelligent, strong willed and able to take care of herself, but is willing to compromise and/or agree-to-disagree if necessary. She will accept me for who I am because she respects and admires me that way and DOES NOT want to change me for any reason...and I will respect and admire her in the same way.It may take me a little time to get there, but I'm not afraid to tell and show a woman how I feel when I care about her, and would like to have those feelings reciprocated when they are genuinely felt for me. She will like to hold hands in public and private, and be playful and laugh at life. She will like to sit on the couch (watching a John Wayne movie) and rest her head on my shoulder because she feels safe and likes the physical closeness of me holding her.I want to be with a woman that enjoys my company and knows me so well, that we can sit on a porch swing for a long while without saying a word, and feel as if we've shared some of the best moments of all. My best friend and mate will enjoy making me blush with an ornery whisper in my ear, when I least expect it. A woman that is affectionate and desires/enjoys private time alone together.I am rather direct and say what I think, and will always be truthful and honest...even if my answer paints me in a bad light, I will still tell the truth...and expect the same from her.I like to be active and enjoy playing golf and tennis for fun, go for a bicycle ride, motorcycle ride, fishing or just a long walk to stretch the legs.