I am a single mother of 2 kids. I have no drama nor do I want any.

Two major goals I have in life are to be financially independent and to raise a large family with a good man who has old fashioned values.

I decided to try internet dating out of a combination of the boondocks, boredom, and curiosity. I'm used to meeting men in real life circumstances as opposed to cyberspace, and I like the real life way better. I don't approach net dating with an expectation of finding someone, but I still think there is always the possibility. Besides, it's so entertaining to exchange messages and read profiles!

A real relationship is 50/50. For the mathematically challenged: 50/50 is 100% effort from both people. A person giving 100% is fulfilling their half of a total relationship (50/50). Relationships take investment and work on both peoples part. Like everything else in life, you get back what you put into it. The result is two people who are stronger together. Maturity's got a lot to do with a relationship, and it's got nothing to do with age. Just because someone is 10~20 years older doesn't mean they're mature. Just because someone is young doesn't always mean they're immature.

I believe anything worth having is worth waiting for. I believe things happen when they're meant to. Dating to me is about finding someone I genuinely click with. I have no trouble meeting men (. . .when there are men to meet). Getting involved just because I'm single doesn't reflect my character. Being in a "just because" relationship is lonelier than being single, and I'd rather be single any day. Finding the right someone is about having a complete relationship. It's totally different than being "completed" by someone, which seems to be a popular attitude with people who want to feel sorry for themselves these days.

As far as friends/pen pals go I'll consider it with anyone (. . .within reason). Making friends in life's journey is priceless. I've been blessed with friends of all nationalities, and from all walks of life. When it comes to dating however, I only date within my own race. I only date men who are wise enough to appreciate their heritage in the same way.

Communication is so important in a relationship on so many different levels! I love good conversation, and I'm a good listener and a talker. A sign you've found a great relationship is conversations that go on for hours and time flies by like it's only been minutes.

A persons beliefs are an important part of who they are, and in a relationship it matters. There's no such thing as a "non-religious" person. Everyone believes in something. People can make "gods" out of anything: excessive devotion to music, alcohol, TV, sports, money, or material things just to name a few. Nothing wrong with those things; just wrong to live for them.

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