If it is possible to be both shy and confident, that's me. The city is great, but so is the countryside. Maybe that is why I live in between. I like billiards, bridge, music, movies, cities. I prefer one friend to a crowd. I prefer words to numbers. Sometimes I go slow, but I always go forward. I only need one woman, I am a romantic man and my blood is warm, my heart is open. I dislike gum, rap, racism, waiting in line. I love strawberries, parks, the voice of Eva Cassidy, New York. Talk to me (about more than the weather) and you'll find that I can listen and have something to say. I am thoughtful, considerate, able to compromise. In a relationship, I will look for harmony and comfort. In a woman, I will look for trust and support and joy.

To be honest, I want it all. A woman who is my best friend and my lover, who makes my home (IS my home), who supports me and depends on me and trusts me and travels with me. She has her own hobbies and interests, and she has personality. She likes to look good and dress up, but her life does not revolve around it. She feels comfortable in jeans or sweats as well, because she likes sports and is physically active herself. She can get along with different sorts of people, and build relationships. She is smart and optimistic, uncomplaining, loyal, resourceful, sometimes funny and often sexy. She has the milk of human kindness (and beautiful hair). She will be the center of my universe, and the reason I get up in the morning. I want her to feel safe with me, both physically and emotionally. I want her to feel unique and desirable, I want her to be happy, and I want her to enjoy making me feel wanted and needed. It would help so much if she spoke English. I am an atheist with a low tolerance for religious fundamentalism. Politically, I am progressive and liberal. A mind is like a parachute: it only works when it's open. Why am I interested in Ukranian women? Because I get the impression they have a talent for finding that balance: between being strong and smart on the one hand, and being female and soft on the other hand. I am not rich, but in my life there are no unpaid bills or debts. I don't use drugs and I don't smoke, and I would expect the same from you. I want to be your wall, and give you a safe place. Inside the wall, you will make everything softer, brighter, more joyful. Can we do it?