Some of the things that are truly important to me: being happy; kindness; learning; honesty; growing; having fun; adoring someone; relaxing; contemplating the meaning of life while sitting on an almost deserted beach in the late afternoon; raising well-adjusted children; being not just a good father but a “dad”; frequent vacations; great sex; living in comfort; fair fighting; fitness; making up; being loved; giving…and receiving; chemistry; kissing; affection; intelligence; mutual attraction; hugging; passion; secluded island beaches; massages; good values; work/life balance; family; friends; generosity; charity; education; trust; respect; love; not sweating the small stuff; perspective; considering the other person’s point of view; active listening; empathy; caring; patience; self-esteem; communication; sharing; acceptance; compromise; and balancing togetherness with alone time. There’s lots more, but you get the idea. I'm truly even-tempered and tend to take life's ups and downs in stride. I’ve found that I’m happiest being in a relationship of equals – a partnership where each of us complements the other and we also have common values, chemistry, love, and fun. Everything considered, finding dates isn't much of a problem - it's just hard to find the right ones.