I’m looking for a special kind of mutual obsession. Beyond frequent communication, I’m looking for love and desire. Beyond even that I am looking for someone to really share life with – and by that I mean sharing things back and forth: pictures, songs, things we create, random jokes or ideas, hypotheticals, etc. Someone to play games with, travel with, decide to go out to eat with and then decide nah with. I’m looking for someone who wants to be the center of my life and me theirs.

I think personal ads tend to do a poor job representing people, ‘older’ people in particular as it becomes increasingly difficult to encapsulate everything we are and have done/been through in a few words. Having just said that, I’m going to try it to a degree anyway so you, dear reader, have at least something to go on.

• I’m 41, live on the Lake Ontario Coast of NY, and am Childfree and Sterile (surgery).
• I’m a Retired Combat Veteran (army) who doesn’t really ‘act’ like a stereotypical military type.
• Firmly on the left (Progressive – pro-human rights, health-care, education, etc)
• Optimistic Nihilist (We may have no meaning cosmically but we create our own locally) – although I teach Mindfulness and Meditation so I incorporate many Buddhist and Taoist principles
• Smoke, Drug, and Pet Free – but very animal friendly. Light/Social Drinker (fondness for German Pilsner or Belgian Tripels)
• Nerdy but there are no hills I would die upon in my fandom.
• Big into music (could talk music for a long time)
• Plays non-competitive games, donates to GDQ twice a year every year.
• Likes to sing (results may vary lol), make music, visual art, but especially write.
• Prefers individuals to crowds.
• Likes to keep things easy going when possible but is quick to volunteer when not possible.
• Generally quick to respond to messages.
• Likes voice calls
• Generally present, reciprocal, and available
• Generally patient, thoughtful, and compassionate.
• Deeply curious, loves learning, and an active listener.
• Has a healthy drive and an ability to be affectionate with words and actions.

I feel it must be said I do come with some dings and scratches, being a war vet. If you’re looking for a horror movie marathon buddy – I am not that person, my apologies. I enjoy living life as liquid as possible, impromptu inside jokes, hopping in the car and going places, transitioning from a look to clothes off with scarcely a word said, or putting down what I’m doing to take care of you when needs arise – be it just to confirm what you already know / are doing or to figure out a plan and help follow through.

If this presentation sounds appealing, please don’t be afraid to reach out.