Hi Reddit. I’m on Hinge, but question if it’s worth it sometimes. I don’t mean to come off as desperate, I’m tired of being single so I’m putting myself out there, in a sense. It’s incredibly hard to meet people when you have social burnout (being drained from work makes me not want to go out as much but I am working on that) and too many games are being played because I feel like no one takes dating seriously. I live in the Triangle (think Raleigh) region of NC, so I am only looking locally in case there is a chance to meet. I’m tired of men matching with me then saying they aren’t looking for anything serious or aren’t ready.

About me: I am 24 years young and a straight female. Physically, I am a petite and curvy natural redhead. I graduated with my bachelors this year (I know, but everyone goes at different paces) and will be working towards my masters. Since I work with kids and plan to keep working with them, I do not want any of my own. Politically, I call myself a progressive liberal. It may be a turnoff to some but when I was four I was diagnosed with Asperger’s, now under the autism spectrum umbrella. It does not affect me as much as an adult compared to when I was younger. I’m a diehard Carolina Hurricanes fan and love going to their games. I also love animals, crafts, writing, baking/cooking, supporting local, and working out.

What I look for in a man: I want someone educated because I want to have intelligent conversations and someone who has similar family plans and political beliefs. My preferred age range is 24-36 but I’m open to dating up to 40 if there is a genuine connection. Physically, I like men who are tall, in shape or working on it because I am working on my physical health and want someone who I can share that goal with, and who have a little scruff or beard and dimples. I don’t mind tattoos or piercings since I have some too and I find myself mainly attracted to white or Native American guys. I do not smoke tobacco or weed nor do I use recreational drugs, so I don’t want to date someone with those vices. I drink sometimes but not all the time. Important character traits to me are kindness, honesty, patience, clear communication, and open-mindedness.

What I hope to get out of this: forming a connection with the right person and eventually starting a long-term, monogamous relationship. I politely request that you reach out via chat and include a picture. The following are reasons why I do not respond: if you are not local, if you ask for my snap or number, or if you just say “hey beautiful” and nothing more, or if you are not within my age range. I know this is a long post and I sound difficult to please, I promise I’m not. I know what I want and what my dating intentions are, so I’m not wasting my time.