Date men and women from Canada / Ontario / Huntsville, 46 year old

Date people from Canada. Well, where do I begin? I suppose this is absolutely necessary to take the first step, so reluctantly, I can say that I tend to be a private person and cherish the tiny world I have created around me. It contains only a few friends and my immediate family whom I love dearly.
As for me personally, how does one describe yourself? I suppose I can only go on how friends perceive me and what I’ve been told. Initially, although I tend to be quite shy, I am very approachable and easy to talk to. As you get to know me, you will find I tend to be fun loving, have a quick sense of humor and love to laugh. And, although I tend to be passive/aggressive, I am a strong individual and passionate about whatever I do with a positive state of being. I am not typically the emotional type and seldom get upset, unless it’s at myself for setting the bar too high – then it’s a learning lesson to personal growth. I love people and find the beauty in everyone.
I am a firm believer that one should never enter a relationship with the intent of changing the other. That if people are compatible, they will grow together naturally, and if you are meant for me, you will always feel loved and not taken for granted – this I promise you.
As an independent, successful woman, I have devoted myself to my children. Now that they’re grown, and have been on their own for a few years, I am confident now to break away to, as they say, “get a life”. But who are they? I’ve always wondered. Anyways, I suppose it starts with getting out there to meet new people. So, here I am taking the first step – please be patient.
So, who would be compatible? Well, he would have to have a strong sense of honor and integrity. Emotionally, he should be a secure, confident individual who is comfortable in his own skin, with a quiet strength about him, yet hasn’t lost touch with his inner child to still enjoy life. I also love a dry sense of humor and quick wit. On a special note, I really appreciate a man who is not afraid to share his time with others, as I believe it to be a gift. He is self-sufficient and will take the initiative whether it’s picking up a tool or planning something. He should be relatively refined; fairly calm because I am not confrontational, loves to cuddle and knows the importance of being kissed. Is that possible? Lol. I know this sounds inconceivable and, I am truly not judgmental or demanding, but he would be the ideal person – one who will appreciate my independence, but still able to real me in with a firm, yet gentle hand, when I go to far. Do you even exist??