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Simi is a female health care professional, 48, looking for a long-term monogamous relationship with a man.

Céline Dion said, “Love comes to those who believe it and that’s the way it is.” I think I’ve resonated with this too seriously and I always felt like love would find me when the time is right, so I never chased it. As a result, I have been single all of my life. I’ve always been open to the idea of meeting that special someone, but it hasn’t happened yet. I should own that I have picked some unhealthy people over time, which has helped me to look at my own patterns based on my upbringing. I’ve been working on these wounds through my therapy.

I’d describe myself as an intellectually mature individual with rich life experiences. As an earth sign, I have an added advantage of being grounded, wise and emotionally attuned. I value simplicity and authenticity. This includes being fiercely trustworthy and loyal. I’m down-to-earth, kind and a great listener. I value honesty most, and I step into all my relationships with that as my guide.

I’m a glass-half full type of person. I have a genuine passion and zest for life, and an optimistic, adventurous spirit. I believe in humanity and love, and I think giving back to the community — through service and acts of kindness — is at the core of who I am as a person. I also have many unique gifts in music, and would be happy to share those with you when we meet.

I want someone communicative, emotionally available, honest, loyal and trustworthy. A man who says what he means and means what he says. He is safe, and emotionally attuned and regulated. He’s reliable, thoughtful, affectionate and loving, and gives the best of himself to himself, and to others. We would be able to communicate about life, to travel, to grow and explore together. We would be honest and authentic with each other about our wants and needs, and be able to work through conflict in a growth-fostering way. We would have similar goals, values and interests that uplift and energize the connection. We would be able to laugh together and support each other through difficult times and be there for each other, come what may.

Nice eyes and a lovely, warm smile would also be welcome, but an honest and compassionate heart is most important. A man who is creative and artistic with a genuine love for music would be a gift — and if he plays an instrument or sings, I may have to ask him to marry me!

I’m also looking for someone who is also spiritually compatible with me. I want someone who shares similar values to me, who is open to discussing what a meaningful life with purpose would look like together — someone who is introspective and thinks about how to become a better version of themselves on this planet.

My deal-breakers include sporadic employment and emotional instability. I am independent and self-sufficient and I want that in my potential partner. Someone who lives with their family, children or parents would also be a no for me.

I have to be honest in admitting that I’ve lived a fairly conservative, safe life, and I haven’t ventured out too much from my comfort zone to be in a relationship. I’ve never been married, but I dabbled with online dating several years ago until I realized that most of what I feared I was encountering. That made me realize that I needed to step back to do some more internal work to build confidence. That’s been a work in progress. Rumi said, “What we seek is seeking us,” so I have faith in this belief. I hope that it’s just a matter of time before I align with the person I am meant to be with. Maybe this forum is the right medium for this love story to begin?