Hi. A 21st century woman, has a bit of issue dealing with the masculinity that time has created over the last million years. I was born into a house in which equality, sexism and racism were completely unknown to me until my first year of public school. When I would watch James Bond movies as a kid, I wanted to be Bond. I never dreamed of being a princess or of getting married. I dreamed of being me, doing my thing, my way, with no restrictions but that which physics demands. What I am trying to say is, I like people for who they are. I am passionate and respectful of the delicacies of life, and I seek passion and respect for life in others. I don't need financial help or pampering like I'm some kind of pet. So if you are wondering why I'm on this kind of site, I assume I am more likely to find men here who are grown ups with their act together. I want a man I can respect. He must be independent, able to take care of himself, but looking for a life partner to share his life with as an equal.