I wish to meet a special woman who wants to build a home and family. I'm not looking for a dependent but an equal partner. Someone who is not only serious about life but knows how to enjoy it. Nothing would make me happier than for you to accompany me on a night on the town or spend the day at home. I'd like a woman to be able to listen to me as much as I listen to her. I’m a family oriented person who adores children wishing to have my own someday. I have not yet found a special lady in my life as I have spent years building all that I have with my own hands, which has not afforded me the time to meet that special someone.

I am a nice, dependable and loyal man with European roots. I'm very health conscious and work out at the gym 3+ times a week to keep myself in good physical condition. I'm a direct no-nonsense person. Even so, I really do have a great sense of humor. I am very kind and courteous but my kindness should not be mistaken for weakness. I know who I am, where I'm going, what I'm doing and what I want. Not a follower in any sense. I have honor amongst my peers and mean to keep it.

Slender/Athletic, Fitness/Health minded, Higher education or Professional qualifications a plus. No party girls or those looking for comfort in their old age. You wanting to have my children is a plus.

I need to get to know you well and speak directly before we meet so I will feel comfortable that you are a real and serious person who is compatible with me. That said, I won't tolerate a discussion where we do not contemplate important life issue, likes/dislikes, etc. Also endless letters and promises from you will not be acceptable. I need something real and not endless fantasy correspondence. If our conversation can not move forward to other venues with an eventual meeting and only get excuses for not doing so then I will wish you well on your search. I do not tolerate games and will know one being played on me quickly. If you don't have the patience to have a real and personal discussion then I am not your guy. I do not make rushed decisions and have plenty of time to find the right one. But, when I make my decision there will be no one else for me.

I welcome the attention of younger women(20+ years difference)but I will be concerned about our age differential out of concern for your/our long-term happiness.

Women with more than one child or who are older than me will not be of interest. I wish to create a family of my own and not be a caretaker for some other man. No offense meant to you, but I have had prior life experience with this situation and a repeat experience would be too painful.

Please be patient with the timing of my responses. I have more e-mails than I can reasonably process. But, be assured I do read your mail.