Date men from United States / California / Palmdale, 47 year old

Date someone special from Palmdale, United States. I'm looking for a women that wants to communicate with me about their wants and needs. Likes to be touched and adored. Likes to laugh and not be too serious. Has a sexy side, but keeps it toned down in public.

Meet a man from Palmdale, United States. Recently separated after almost 20 years. Still on somewhat good terms with (soon to be) ex and work closely with her in other aspects of our lives (i.e.: businesses, parenting, etc.), but the romantic side is definitively over by mutual agreement.
I have been working extremely hard on the creation and building of several companies (2 for profit and 1 nonprofit) to improve my income so that I can be a better provider for my family, and my body has suffered the inevitable consequences of that, making my reasonably muscular body fatter than it should be... But the weight will drop off soon enough.
Right now I'm looking for a friend first, we'll see what develops after that. I have a definite romantic streak, but I need encouragement from the right woman to bring it out. I come off a bit strong and may even sometimes appear as arrogant, but I really do appreciate those that surround me, their contributions to my life, and never expect them to be a 'yes person' as I truly do strive to see things from the other person's point of view. Truthfully, though, I have my own insecurities like everybody else and am by no means perfect. That being said, I am fiercely loyal to those who are loyal to me and will try to move heaven and earth to help them.
My ideal mate who has a definite soft side to her yet has a deceptively strong core to her. Kind of like a southern belle with the soul of a valkyrie inside of her...