Looking for someone calm and attentive, interested in being alive. Rather than you should be X, I am Y, I'll attempt a mixed approach

Openness. Initially open, with limits. A "here's who I am" in a quiet way, even nonverbally. I'm open to a certain extent, but rather private about other areas. That's about what I get along with, I kind of like a bit of a mysterious interior, and I do guard things without noticing. Time and sharing exposing each other proves a wonderful adventure. I certainly may overshare at times, and am highly tolerant of those who do so.

Conscientiousness. While I am appreciative of this, and do my best, I am OK with someone a bit klutzy, who blurts out the wrong thing, who is nervous. I don't mind working through all this. I'm that way at times, and I understand.

Introversion, extroversion. There's a puzzle!! I like people, but not too much. Comfortable working alone, but enjoy working with someone. Music is like that, practice alone, but perform together. Academic research is similar, when done well. People in those areas are likely to fit with me somehow. I've had wonderful dances with students, who get me very excited about their work, which reinvigorates mine.

Agreeableness. I am possibly too agreeable. What would YOU like to do type agreeableness. When mutual, that has to be treated with humor. The oppositional types and I don't get along as well. I feel crushed eventually, and have no interest in doing that to anyone.

Neuroticism. A bit of compulsion, a touch on the spectrum, isn't a problem. I'm likely there a little bit myself. Serious issues are pretty much a no no. I'm dealing with PTSD recovery, grief, and the whole collapse of US culture. Someone with similar explorations is OK. Sociopaths and obnoxious people not so comfy with.

Sexual stuff. People always end up inquiring. Sexual stuff isn't the primary drive for this personal, or even secondary. I'm mainly looking for company, even in these tough COVID times. I'll tolerate an arm's length distanced relationship, but am really looking for at least cuddle buddies. For more engaging and intimate times, I'm comfortable cuddling and sleeping with someone without the sex. Past that, I'm rather adaptable, so long as it's loving and fun.

General impression of who might fit: Calm, interested in being alive, interested in almost everything, but especially science, art, music, and low-key adventuring. Need not be entirely comfortable, shy is OK. I get nerves with new people, and understand the situation. Age isn't as important as a youthful engagement with the world and flexibility. Likely not an entrenched government employee or big-company attorney. More like Anthropology student, or better yet, Forensic Anthropology with an interest in ancient bones and playing the cello. A mix of gentleness and strength. Please, 18 and up.

General impression of me: Tallish, well educated in several fields with a couple of careers past. Highly liberal. Currently a craftsman making things of wood. I know how to ride 2 wheeled machines, can walk pretty well and a long distance. I can sail a boat. I can't really fly a plane, and I won't jump out of one. I will do a zip line!!!! Describing what pleases me, my interests. That's tough. I prefer quiet, contemplative. Tactile experiences. I love giving touch, experienced either way. Hate fighting. Anything where I can share the energy of another seems a great gift.

Progression:

1. Chat via typing on whatever. Telegram, signal, text messages.
2. Phone talk, to see how we like that.
3. Meet for a short encounter to test the chemistry - ideally with an option to transition to a date.
4. Now I'm not all that hot on "date night" dates, but I'm OK with them. Loud places bother me and COVID is bad, so a longer outside walk, or an inside encounter with just 2 if we're both highly isolated in our bubbles. I'm so isolated I'm going nuts!!! Cycling, bird watching, exploring the city. All that works. So does simply sitting together somewhere quiet and private.
5. From that, evolution. Every day communication or once a week. Simply doing a trip once a month. Real travel, or just local encounters. What seems comfortable and doesn't wear us out.
   

A note: I am not looking for a dependent or someone who demands an allowance. However, I understand that "dating" gets expensive, and I have resources, so feeling as if you can't go zip lining or propose a visit to somewhere with admission fees, or requirements for special equipment, isn't really an issue. I seriously don't mind.

Looking forward to anyone who finds this the least bit interesting.