Looking for a life partner who likes to take it easy. He shouldn't get upset or fly off the handle as well as take offense at every little thing. Life's too short to get angry. I can't have anymore children but I'll always welcome them should he have any of his own. I would really like someone who wants to improve the lives of all those he comes in contact with even if it's just by smiling. Someone very patient but yet not a whimp would be nice as well as someone who can teach & learn new skills for life in general. I'm not a "prepper" but would be if I had the room & finances! I just believe in being prepared for whatever comes down the pike. The sexiest thing about anyone is their sense of humor! They must be able to laugh at themselves, face it, the world's not laughing WITH you but AT you, & just can't stay upset about it. Money isn't all that important to me. Yes, it is needed to get the other things in life. No, the most important thing in life is God, family, & how you feel about yourself. The person for me will not be a greedy money grubbing idiot. Nor will they be selfish & self-centered! I crochet & sew for various charities, I'm very well aware of the cost, but to see a terminally ill child smile & hug tight the one of a kind handmade doll/bear that I made? Or see a war torn vet wrap the afghan I crocheted just for them? Or the family who's lost all but each other in some terrible tragedy smile with gratitude at the clothes/toys/blankets/& household goods that I've made? Money isn't so important to them. Anyway, I have 3 grown & gone daughters as well as 2 wonderful grandsons that spend every weekend with me. I'm not looking for a booty call or a sexual relationship at all. I'm looking for a true friend for life. If it goes further is up to us. I'm very interested in someone who'll help me reach my life's goals & I theirs. Give & take is what it's all about. I'm usually busy with some project or developing some sort of concept, I like hearing truthful opinions & offerings of advice. I expect to be treated as I treat others, with dignity & respect, kindness & honesty, loyalty & understanding, not judging others hastily but offering the chance of explaination & redemption.