My headline is a quote lifted from Eva Gabor. Originally its “love is a game that two can play and both win”. But I’m definitely not into games and I like the double meaning of match (like a matched pair) and the idea that we’re a team winning together, so I’ve made it mine with a few changes. Although at times I’ve felt more like “Forget love, I’d rather fall into chocolate’! Of course love AND chocolate would be the perfect combination, wouldn’t it?

I am here to find my partner. I’m confident and self sufficient, but I am better and happier with someone special, who makes our most common moments wonderful. Most of life isn't the euphoria of dates, fine restaurants or walking on the beach at sunset. The most connected moments happen when you let your partner know they are most important in your life with a hug when you wake up, cuddle on the couch, cook together or go for a walk hand in hand through the neighborhood. That’s the relationship I’m looking for. The stimulation of the Bright Lights and comfort of quiet times.

I'm an executive in Silicon Valley with a small town heart and left of moderate politics. I’ve lived in my home for the past 12 years, have a successful career and good friends who would say that I am happy, fun and loyal to a fault. I grew up in a town of 1500 people and have small town values like sticking together through hard times and unexpected acts of kindness.

Pets are a big part of my life. I have two special rescue beagles now that are really fun. I love international travel and the chance to see new places and meet people from other cultures. I enjoy learning new languages and speak Spanish and some French and Portuguese. I enjoy going to the theatre, especially musicals and Broadway productions. I like to plan trips around visits to museums, such as the Metropolitan and Museum of Natural History in NYC.

I am looking for someone who is fun, easygoing, happy most of the time, energetic and adventurous. A woman who likes being outdoors as much as a weekend in the city, loves to exercise and then celebrate with chocolate!. Someone who can commit emotionally and form a strong bond.