Isn’t this fun?

To get dealbreakers out of the way:

-          I’m not looking for anything committed and serious from the very start. I’m honestly looking for something light-hearted, that is fun, that we can create beautiful memories with, and that doesn’t involve marriage. The truth is, while I do care about people and want to do the right thing, I also know myself very well, and I’m too much of a free spirit, I need my freedom, and am too selfish to have things like family, marriage, etc. If that’s what you need, then I respect that, but it’s not for me. However, I’m open to meeting someone I have such an affinity with that I want to be with them the rest of my life, but I’m not looking for that. It’s something I gotta find on the way. OK?

• I'm only interested in getting to know people within Europe (basically no further than 3500km). I would like an excuse to go away more often, and would like a reason and someone to go and see. That is very exciting for me. As someone who knows several languages, it would be really fulfilling for me to be more personally exposed to different cultures and have more of an excuse to use my languages.

 - I'm open to both older and younger women, not really that strict on age. That being said, I have a much deeper affinity for women older than me. My last girlfriend of 3-half years was 13 years older than me, and I find it far easier in general to have an affinity with older women. It's not ageist, it's just how it is. On other other hand, if you're a younger woman with a good heart and a sincere desire to share something meaningful, and you don't mind the potential power imbalance that comes with age and experience, then I'm open to that. If you happen to be younger than me, then I'd like to know that, when/if we leave each other, then I'd like to know that a young woman leaves who feels more beautiful and confident in herself. I was young too, and someone older gave me a chance, and it made all the difference, so it'd be fulfilling adding to someone else's life positively. Kind of like a blend of a mentor/lover.

• I do NOT want kids. So just know that if you're looking for a man to lock down and have a family, I will never be that guy for you. If you change your mind, which is possible, then we need to find you a damn good man who wants them as much as you.

• I'm introverted and don't like nightlife, such as pubs, clubs and I don't drink (shocker, as I'm Irish, I know). That being said, I have very good social skills. I have no problem being social and meeting friends, I just need time to “recharge my batteries” sometimes. If you’re a total party animal, then we’re probably not going to match well.

• I'm very proactive in conversation, and I therefore expect the same. If not, we'll peacefully agree to go our separate ways. Respect at all times.

OK, now with the dealbreakers out of the way, this is me.

First, I never demand anything from anyone that I'm not confident I can match myself. Nonetheless, I'm pretty confident in myself, because that's where it all starts.

There's only one of me, which means that I'm an endangered species, so by all means, spoil me and treat me with love, like I'm your favourite pet.

I love to travel and see new places. I myself travelled for 5 years after school, so I have done a lot of it, and lived in many different countries both volunteering and doing odd jobs to support myself.

 I’m the kind of traveller who likes seeing a new city, places of nature and staying in a bed and breakfast as a couple if we’re travelling, or using CouchSurfing. I don’t’ really like hotels, or lying on the beach, or going partying (as mentioned) as part of a holiday. I like to try fit in as a local as much as possible, rather than look like a typical tourist. I also love seeing places of beauty, whether it’s parks, nature trails, cultural events, cathedrals (I’m not religious), anything to uplift the human soul. I also like trying new cuisine, so it’s important to me that you like trying new things. I also love foreign cultures, as mentioned earlier.

I believe that kindness is a virtue, but I don’t consider myself a “nice guy”. I care less about being liked and more about being respected. You can’t always have both, in my experience. I carefully choose my battles, so I expect you to know how to choose your own too.

I can cook, I am very disciplined with finances, and am fit. It's important to me that you make an effort to be as healthy as you can be. I don't believe in perfection but in being the best version I can be, and I want my partner to help me become the best I can be, and I her. If you're looking for someone, then you gotta put in a bit of work too, and I'd like to be with someone who understands that.

I love to lightly tease, and I love to make naughty jokes because I love to express my naughty and mischievous side with my lover. I can be far too serious at times, so I love being able to truly be light-hearted with someone, and speak in playful ways.

Looks-wise, this is me, and I’m confident I would not disappoint:

https://imgur.com/a/spbQD2d

Don't worry, not gonna send d-pics and I guarantee respect in every message... and expect the same back.

Now that you got a good idea of me and what I want, I respectfully request a photo of yourself too as part of your message and if you’d like what I would like as well. If you want ideas on how to start a conversation, include ideas of trips you had in mind, or places you’d recommend, or a really funny meme that you like. If I get a “hi how are you?” message, I won’t reply.