My ideal mate, hmmmmm she'd be a natural beauty. You know doesn't need makeup but shakes the world around her when she does. Caring and openly affectionate. I like women who laugh, and don't feel it's rude to let it all out. She'd be generous, understanding, patient and could charm Scrooge into a $100 charity donation. She wouldn't shun my hugs and smooches when we're out and about. Let the world see our love bloom. Definitely a hand holder and arm in arm walker. Independant but unashamed to lean on me if she wanted. Smart, and always open to share her opinions. A lady who could discuss most anything and never let it get to be an argument.
I guess that's pretty much it. It's a tall order, maybe too tall but you asked for ideal didn't you? Oh and at present I really don't have anyone, but I will.

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As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will. He will be sure to repent - Socrates

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