Hi ladies! For those of you who understandably picked the bear, maybe I could be a healthy compromise? I have many bear-like traits; I’m big, hairy and startled by loud noises. I love food, naps, and anything that scratches my back just right. I’m open to some adventures and tomfoolery, but also happy to stay in and hibernate.

I come to Reddit looking for someone to chat with regularly and to hopefully enter a serious, long-term relationship with. I am child-free, non-religious, drug & disease free as well as a very light drinker. I do not smoke, gamble or have other hard vices unless you count baked goods. Physically I am tall, bearded and slightly chunky.

I am very left-leaning politically with no patience for bigotry or bullshit. I am a one-woman kind of guy, looking to form something fun and long lasting with the right woman! I strongly believe that open communication, honesty and transparency are the cornerstones of a strong relationship. A night-in with a meal that we cooked together or ordered in, a movie and a board game is my personal heaven. Throw some cats and dogs into the cuddle pile and I’m even happier!

In a partner I find intelligence, passion & curiosity to be very attractive traits. I grew up loving heroines like Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley & Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor. Accents, giggles and hair I can play with are all very welcome. Ideally you’ll be within a few years of my age, and a few hours from the EST timezone if long-distance. Frequent communication is important to me, with a preference towards voice calls sooner than later.

I value the simple and nerdy things in life, and would rather find my person to spend my life with rather than living a life of comfort and privilege. Board game nights, movie marathons, seeing the new museum exhibit and painting miniatures makes me a happy man. My dream is to open an animal sanctuary or hobby farm that could double as a human therapy center.

For work I am currently in a volunteer trial position at a local local food bank where I socialize with seniors and the food-insecure. I am finding great joy in making others feel safe, welcome, and cared for. I also help with tech support and security. My side gig is working as a problematic dog walker/sitter, which I also love. I also volunteer my time as a cat foster sitter and administrator. Adopt, don’t shop!