I have had a couple of wonderful long term relationships that ran their course, the most significant being with a great East Indian woman. So I gained a lot of appreciation and respect for her and her culture in the experience. I am NOT trying to replace that person; I simply found I connected and was most attracted to her appearance and values and attitudes. I am very open to people of all kinds, regardless of background or financial history---I am not materialistic and take people as individuals. I would love to find the right woman with a positive view of life, a sense of humor and intelligence. I would then enjoy doing all that I can to make her happy and provide for her security and fulfillment. I am looking, in other words, for a true partner to share life's fun and passions. Note that while I list age preferences, a range, I am open to those older and younger, within reason; age is a number.