Hi there : ). Finding true, deep, everlasting love is something of a dream of mine; my greatest joy as I was growing up was buying just the right gifts for my loved ones and watching their eyes glow, and I want to one day be able to bring that joy and happiness into a loving romantic relationship. I'm monogamously minded, and the prevailing trend of casual romance present in modern society does not remotely appeal to me. I guess you could call me an old soul, and a romantic at heart. To me, having someone's heart in my hands is a privilege, and something to be treated with great care and respect. I'm searching for someone who feels similarly.

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I've never been into clubbing or partying, and am very much an introverted personality type (INFJ-ish). I enjoy eating, exploring nature, physical activity, as well as board games, video games, puzzles, creative activities and more. I tend predominantly towards interests in the fictional realm, and some of my favourite works include Star Wars (mostly pre-Disney, and I'm one of those odd souls who actually like the prequels) and Harry Potter (the books more so than the films). I'm hoping to find not just a partner but also a best friend, the fabled soulmate if realistically possible. I'm a relaxed, joking type in general and also place value on keeping fit, though a large part of that is so that I can keep eating whatever I want : D.

I also have a few health conditions; one is a physical head condition which I'm still undergoing scans for. It limits me in some areas but luckily I can still work out and engage in many activities; I just need to lie down when the pressure in my head builds too much. I can also still fly, which is why a long distance relationship is not out of the question. Judging from the latest scans, it might be within the next few months that I find out whether the condition is treatable or not. Aside from this, I have an IBS-like condition and some other problems. Just mentioning this stuff in case any of it is a hard deal breaker, as I don't want to waste anyone's time.

With regards to my preferences, I’m not looking for anyone who smokes, heavily drinks or uses drugs. Due to my own experiences, I haven’t really had the opportunity to date thus far, and as such I’d also rather find people who haven’t been previously wedded or have children. I wouldn't be compatible with anyone who places religion above love; I'm agnostic myself, but even if I were to discover incontrovertible evidence that God was real, my partner would still be the most important person or being in my life, and I need someone who is capable of feeling the same way about me.

Empathy, introspection and morally driven accountability are also important traits to me, as is the ability to listen and learn about people’s lives, stories and experiences while trying not to invalidate or make assumptions about them. I think being open to listening to other’s views, even if we don’t agree with them, is also important in general relationship settings, for successful and constructive conflict resolution and avoiding feelings of isolation occurring within the relationship. We’re all human, and one of the things that appeals to me about a relationship is the humanity, the realness and closeness of the emotional bond, the safety to be vulnerable and listen to and support one another in times of pain, and the acceptance of each other, the best and the worst parts, and everything in between.

Other than that, it would be nice to have a non/minimal drinker, someone generally low stress, appreciative of romance (both giving and receiving), thoughtful and caring with a good sense of humour and a ready laugh, and someone who keeps reasonably active. I've also decided against having kids. There are multiple reasons for this decision, despite it being my dream to have children as I was growing up. Feel free to ask me more about this decision if we start chatting.

Regardless of whether I'm your type or not, I wish you the very best of luck in your search for your special person : )