I am a Down-to-earth, stable (not stabled -LOL), easy-going, independent insightful, masculine, kind of guy. I am playful, educated; assertive (well not with the whips and chains, but maybe cuffs - LOL) man seeking others for friendship and a date would be nice. I welcome opportunities to correspond/and maybe meet others who are optimistically minded, and passionate about BEING. I don't put up with stuff that isn't mine (a guy should walk the talk) and don't have any addictions (well, maybe to guys that have facial/chest hair and big hearts- LOL). I do not believe in placing borders or restrictions on attaining happiness or success in a relationship/career/living environment. I have a variety of interests; the most important being my interest in others and helping to create the conditions upon which people can be successful (I am open to increasing my interests as the opportunity presents). I strive for forward momentum in my life (welcome new challenges and respect and consider different opinions/perspectives) and I am learning to pause, breathe and take life in before it passes me by. I am a man with faults (or areas for future development as I call them), but am also working to become the better man that I want to be for myself and those around me. I am a man who is fairly educated and have been told (and I believe it) quite opinionated, although I like to think of it as strong willed. I believe that it is important to be able to see both sides of any issue (or as many sides as their might be) and to be able to argue for both sides - doing such ensures a greater likelihood of being informed and opens one up for the opportunity for greater growth and development.