Here are the quick facts, im 42, white male, 6'2", chubby/dad bod (whatever you want to call it) no kids, no spouse, I have a full time career, transportation, etc. I prefer the term leftist or progressive, and im pretty well rounded with hobbies, a few friends (although less the older i get) I dont drink, and i dont smoke, but i do vape unfortunately. I do have 2 cats. pics on request of cats

unfortunately, I had a rough couple of years, a couple of major health issues (im fine now btw) that coupled with the pandemic and you know how it all goes. Things are tough out there and to me, it seems like everything is bad in terms of dating or even meeting people out there. once over 40 and relegated to apps, that's just a nightmare and i really am trying to not deal with them. I feel the longer it goes, the worse it gets.

I also work a lot during this time of year, im not a fan of small talk about my job, so the quick hits are its a night job and for the first 5-6 months of the year, i work most days. I have on scheduled day off per two weeks that i dedicate to whatever i want.

I think the term FWB gets very misconstrued into just a fuck buddy and that is not what i want. I want a friend, one i can chat with on nights while i work, get those good morning texts, etc. I want to be able to text about any and everything. And on those nights off that i do have, hang out. Im doubtful that i am currently ready to jump into any type of committed relationship just knowing myself but that shouldn't mean that i miss out on everything out there.

what i am looking for is pretty simple, a lady, living in Austin, good at communication, is willing to actually chat and have a conversation. Age appropriate to myself is probably good but im willing to entertain an age gap, who knows, im really not trying to limit myself here. I am willing to exchange pics but ive been ghosted too much after that, and honestly, look, If you are of the age/maturity where you cant go "Im not attracted to you sorry" or something along those lines, then please dont message. I firmly believe that i am not unattractive but people have their preferences and thats fine. I dont bother with people who tend to disappear. I'm not going to have expectations from this or anyone.

So if you have made it this far and seem to be interested. why not shoot me a message and go from there. I am hopeful that someone cool will come along and i always hear from friends that you never know and things get better... so we'll see i suppose. I'm up late all the time so if this is up and not buried, go ahead.

good luck out there cause its a nightmare