When I was younger, I was pretty disgusted by age gap dynamics, for all the usual reasons: they're almost invariably exploitative, predatory, and so on and so forth. Later... well, I started getting older (it sneaks up on you), and I still found myself sometimes physically attracted to women separated from me by an ever increasing distance in time. My feelings and beliefs found themselves in discord. What I decided upon to try to walk the knife's edge between principle and need was this: I'd allow myself to be open to age gap relationships, so long as we were open and honest with one another about where we were and what we were doing, and that I could find ways to be a positive force in my partner's lives.

And so, to be honest: what I want is sex. Attractive bodies. Yearning for experimentation and discovery. I love that youthful ridiculous horniness, and getting to be a part of it. That is all that I actually need from you. I also don't expect it on day 1: I think any honest sexual relationship needs time, chemistry, comfort, and attraction to cultivate. But, ultimately, that's what I crave.

Now for what I enjoy offering, it's like this:

• Sincerity. I will always be honest with you, and I hope I can expect the same. That also means let's not rush things; I don't expect any "daddy"ies or what have you out the gate. Let's give it a bit to let impressions form and feelings cultivate. Let's have a real relationship, not roleplay one.
• Genuine companionship. I'm the sort who can't help but care about people, everyone in my life. I want to be someone you can always trust, talk to, and find support from. Tell me about your day!
• Appreciation. We've established what I desire and am after, but that doesn't mean that I can't enjoy your company. I'm particularly fond of getting to be witness to growth and progression. I want to be able to take some pride in having had a small part of someone's development in life.
• Encouragement and direction. A lot happens during the first few years of adulthood, and it can be scary. I like to guide partners through it as best I can. Getting their first apartment, planning out the first steps of a career, that sort of thing.
• Mentorship. I think it's entirely possible to learn all the wrong lessons in life, but I like to believe I've picked up some decent wisdom. There's a lot I may be able to teach, educate, or guide on, and I enjoy doing so. In particular, I like trying to help you develop strong emotional and communication skills, the kind of things that will be of value in all your relationships in your life. Existential issues are also a favorite.

As for what I do not offer:

• I am happily married, so we cannot go in that direction. I'm poly, and my situation does not make me appreciate or care for you any less.
• I am not a therapist. While I offer companionship and support, there are some mental health issues and traumas that are 'above my pay grade'. If you are in a truly bad place right now, please consider that a relationship might not be what you most need, and the wrong one might actually make your situation worse; its the kind of leverage abusers love.

That's all. If interested, drop me a line. Hope to hear from you, sweetheart. :)