Newly single after 26 years of marriage. I haven't been in the dating world since college. I am betting things are very different. I strive for a good work/life balance having always worked full time- even after having my two daughters. I am financially stable, own my own home and always able to pay my bills. I am not looking for someone to take care of me, I am looking for a relationship where we can take care of each other. Friendship, compassion, honesty, ability to laugh at oneself- these are traits that I will bring to a relationship and hope to find someone willing to do the same. Life is too short and too precious to spend it alone. I am in the prime of my life and I don't want to miss a second of it.......

I bought an 83 year old house in the south hills 4 months ago (right as the divorce was finalized-no fault, no mess, no drama). I am enjoying the house, but with both of my daughters away at school this house just gets too lonely. I want to fill my life with love and compassion- it has been so long since I felt either emotion. Looking for the right man to step in.
Career and family are humming along........just need a partner to enjoy the ride.

I am a problem solver. I love to work on complex issues- work or personal- and develop solutions. I need to learn though that not everyone needs or wants to be "fixed". I need to learn to chill sometimes and let life happen. These last six months have taught me a lot and I am trying to follow the mellowed path.

My red hair and then the personality that matches it. I am an optimist, the glass is always half full and if someone doesn't think so, I am always willing to pour the, some form my glass.

I read a lot. Favorite authors include; Steven King, George RR Martin, Tolkien. I love the Walking Dead- but since living alone I have not been able to watch it- I would love to find some one to watch it with- but I need to warn you- I will hide behind you for most of the show-LOVE zombies, LOVE being scared but only if I know there is someone near to protect me.

Hot showers
Flannel sheets in the winter and silky sheets in the summer
Chocolate
Books
Music
Human contact- I really miss this

My future. I don't want to waste anytime. Life is too short to be lonesome.

Sad to say but sitting on my couch with a glass of wine wishing I had someone to cuddle with- I know- it will be almost impossible to find someone if I just keep sitting on the couch. I am trying. Baby steps. I haven't been to a bar or on a date in over 25 years. I don't think clubs even existed when I was single?!

I am not high school skinny, but I look pretty good for a 49 year old. Most people are surprised when they hear my age.