I’m a 35 y.o. Dom living in Youngstown.  I am a solid mix of DaddyDom and Sadist. My style of dominance tends to be quite the yin-yang: I will be cuddled up one moment ready to watch a movie or play a video game with my partner then, suddenly, “I’m going to go get some rope. You wait here.” I don't skimp on aftercare either.  While generally relaxed, I'm quite rigid with my methods and firm believer in discipline. I also disprove of titles until they're earned. I’ve been in the lifestyle since before I was 18 and I continue to learn about it every opportunity that I get. Impact play is my artform of expression; my crop, flogger, and cane are extensions of my being. They're my paintbrushes, if you will. I’ve even taught classes in my local kink community on impact play and other topics. Rope is a relatively recent addition to my skill set (last three years or so) but one I’m very skilled and dedicated to it. Other primary kinks include, but not limited to: power exchange dynamics, biting, hair pulling, orgasm control, slave training, DDlg, TPE, CNC, breathplay, anal, recieving body worship/oral, cunninglus, petplay (I like kitties). My paraphilias are quite prevalent as well.. Fishnet is the most surefire way to get my attention, followed very closely by ballgags, stockings and platform heels. I don’t switch; I can’t take pain, I can only give it. I’m really big on consent.  Strange as this may sound: I am a feminist and I respect a woman's right to choose (especially if that choice is to bottom in a power exchange).

Self-description: Sadly, I have no intention of leaving this hive of …culture? I’m happy and content with my current location and career (I've had people older than me ask when I'll retire so they can take my job).  I have a college education and I'm a fully functioning, independent adult. I’m 5’6”, stocky/Dad bod but a dad that runs (if that makes sense? Think linebacker and lumberjack). That being said, I don't care how tall you are (I feel it's honestly more of a power move if my partner is taller). I don't have tattoos or body mods yet but I do have many planned. Personlitywise, I’m excessively polite and formal with everyone.  I tend to always go the extra mile to help people with things; this sometimes gets me into trouble but nothing I overly regret. 

Vanilla stuff:  I really enjoy video gaming (I have most systems), sports (especially football, rugby, hockey, and lacrosse), movies, documentaries, music (classical to rock and especially metal), museums, zoos (I'm a walking Nat Geo special), boardgames, roleplaying games and more. I also like being outdoors; cutting wood, hiking, camping, and activities of self-sufficiency. I’m like a jack of all trades and probably the best team member in a zombie apocalypse.  

I’m protective but I’m not a micromanager. I like frequent communication. My job, though demanding, still has me with a lot of free time during the day and I like to text/instant message a lot. I do like a minimum once a day text, even if it’s just: “Hey! I’m alive but dealing with some stuff. I’ll catch you up tomorrow?”

Still here? Good but here come the potential dealbreakers.

Honesty is one of the things I value more than just about anything else; I don’t lie (the truth tends to be more fun). I would want the relationship to go with the flow and not be hellbent on plowing through what could hold us up; I'm not jumping right to exclusive.  Relationships are about growth; not just independently but together. Ideally, I would like to find something long term but with it would come a lengthy courting period. I’m in no rush and would like to weigh any and all options thoroughly.  I’m not going to turn down the possibility of other relationships unless I have one that is regular and consistent.  I’ve been poly in the past and don't really know if it's for me. I’ve done "online only" and long distance relationships in the past but I've come to realize that, ultimately, I need an in-person connection. So, I'd prefer something semi-local, someone whose schedule lines up with mine, or someone with relocation potential. I'm big on PDA, like hand holding, kissing, and whatever else I can get away with. I don’t really believe in marriage; I think two people can be in a committed relationship with one another without getting the government involved but I don’t rule it out either.
I should mention I do have a pre-started family from my last marriage; three girls who are my world and rule my life.  I don’t really forsee myself making anymore kids as my hands are already pretty full with the ones I have. I'm totally cool if you have your own though.