Michaelcarmack, 54

Seeking Best Friend and Soul-mate **** Please do not write me if you are an African-American woman. I am not racist, this is a personal choice. Some of my best friends are black. I'm sure there is someone out there who is perfect for you, but it's not me. I wish you luck in your search. ******* First of all I am a firm believer in Christ which means I am a Christian. I'm not perfect and definitely not one to judge others. Last but not least, I've received requests to smile in my pictures LOL. It's just an ingrained response to having served so many years in the military. I'm a really happy and funny person I just usually don't smile for photos unless you've got me rolling on the floor laughing from something you've said and just happen to catch me laughing. Anyway, I've traveled all over the world due to serving in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army on active duty for almost eleven years. I've seen a lot in my travels and have experienced quite a bit. I've been witness to humanity at it's best as well as it's worst. As a result I'm in touch with what's really important in this world. I'm a worldly country boy as they say. I grew up on a 400 acre farm next to my grandparents that was originally part of a huge plantation that has been in the family since the late 1700's. I've been married twice almost 9 years the first time and 5 years the second time. I don't have problems with commitment or being faithful to my partner. I pride myself on having never cheated on anyone I've ever dated or been in a relationship with. I have a son Brendan who is about to turn 16 from my first marriage and a daughter Chloe who is about to turn 13. From my second marriage I have a daughter Grace who is about to turn 10 and a son Nicholas who is about to turn 9. I am not scarred by my relationships and even though they ended I learned something not only about myself but life in general. Life isn't perfect, there will always be ups and downs no matter how hard we try. The important thing is that we take