Many people(myself included)spend their whole lives searching for the perfect mate. Then they find someone, and the world smiles upon them. Everything good is better, and everything bad is still pretty good. But then the "perfect" mate turns out to be not so perfect after all, and the happiness declines accordingly. I'm too old for one night stands or casual flings. I have so much to give and no one to give it to. I am an honest man with a good job and a nice house in a not-so-nice neighborhood(it's getting better!). Honesty and trust are key for me. I know you're out there. I see you at the mall or on the golf course. You are a discerning dater, which is why you're still single while some of your friends are becoming grandparents or getting their second divorces.

She should possess the same qualities and be able to see the bright side of life. She would be my golfing buddy, or at least understand the attraction to golf. Southern accents melt me. The ability to play an instrument or sing is nice, too. If this sounds like you, please feelfree to drop me a line. I've decided to continue my membership here because it really is the best place on the web. Have a beautiful day. Harv