i was born in illinois, lived in texas for 3 years then moved back.looking to finally settle down and eventually start a family. i try to be an optimist at times but try to stay within the practical range when i can. i laugh whenever i can. i come from a large family and growing up didnt have alot so im not materialistic in the least bit. i take what i have and make the most of it. we always made each other laugh so i try my best to p it on to others. because ive learned through the struggles in life abraham lincoln said it best when he was going through a hard time and he started laughing and when someone asked him why he was laughing he said "because if i didnt laugh, i would surely cry". when i was in the army i got most of my partying out of my system and now just do it on occasions. leaning towards starting a family and devoting time to being a family man. i get so tired of watching women get heartbroken by men who just up and leave their wives and children behind. i was taught from day one family comes before anything. im looking for someone who likes to laugh, who doesnt take life serious all the time. someone who does want a family as well. someone who isnt afraid to talk about anything. ive been with people who refuse to discuss anything even if the discussion isnt serious. someone who is halfway intelligent. just an easy going relationship, that way everything is fair all around. were both happy. i mean yeah, everyone argues but i dont want someone ill but heads with everyday over every single thing. i mean what i looking for isnt really complicated. and i know your wondering about being me being medically retired at 25. no im not on unemployment and live with my family members. i have my own apartment. i am 70% disabled through the va in my feet and back. but not meaning im in a wheelchair or have to have a cane. i just cant walk long distances i can without my feet burning really bad and my back hurting terribly. and i cant lift really heavy objects. and for ptsd from iraq. and if thats a deal breaker im sorry. i have to be honest.