If after reading this profile sparks your interest, chances are I would be interested in you as well. At the least, we could become good friends. At most, we could find what we long for in a relationship. It all starts with a response.

I'm 54, 5'7" and 160 pounds (a bit soft around the edges, but keep active). I have dark hair, warm eyes, and a salt & pepper (mostly salt now) full beard. I'm young looking, hard working, self-sufficient, and self-made man.

What I am looking for? I am a son/cub by nature and long for the companionship of an older man or someone near my age, bearded or furry. People of all shapes & sizes come into our lives who trigger emotional buttons, regardless of looks. While there is something to be said for "love at first sight," what's in a man's heart makes the outside beautiful, too.

An emotional bond is what matters most, a soul-mate. I have learned that the best way to love someone is to listen to them.

Sharing a life is important to me; experiences are meaningful when they are shared. I enjoy being active, whether it’s hiking, walking through the woods, or doing things together. I have a quiet side, too, whether it's watching a movie or just snuggling and talking together.

Sexually speaking, I am versatile. After there is a bond of love & trust, I long to give myself wholly to another. There is nothing more meaningful than the closeness shared between two men.

Thanks for reading this and getting to know me more. Sometimes the best relationships begin by taking the chance to reach out. I hope that you decide to take that chance.