Hello! I am looking for a relationship that can grow. I have enough people in my social circle and want to share life with someone that is emotionally available and ready for a relationship with both people putting effort into getting to know each other. I get bored quickly with just having it be one-sided or mono-syllable conversations. I find intelligence attractive just as much as physical beauty. I want to share laughs, memories, trips abroad, having late night movie themed nights, cooking dinner together with a slow dance break, and being vulnerable with each other but feeling safe and at "home" in each other.

As an individual, I enjoy traveling (been to about 20 countries), play video games but not obsessed with it, watch a vast array of series and movies on multiple streaming services, going to different shows/musicals in the surrounding cities, learning more about the world as I complete courses for my second graduate degree, looking at what opportunities my TEFL Certification will open, volunteering for TEFL, and getting back into reading.

This winter I have some goals of learning to play my drum set, take a few more college classes, master the art of sushi making, continue to healthy and progress on my fitness goals, keep my pitties bundled and cuddled, try advancing my skills in pottery, and trying out improv comedy.

I am looking for someone in the US or worldwide if they are willing to relocate if we fall for each other. I plan on retiring in 4 years and traveling abroad with my hounds. I do not plan on living or visiting the States that much once I retire. I do not want children of my own and have gotten a vasectomy. I have never had a relationship where the woman has kids but am willing if it works out.

Please include a pic of yourself as I have done the same. Thank you for reading and hope you are out there!

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Finally, I do work in law enforcement (no ACAB people), I am combat veteran, I would consider myself liberal, and do not believe in religion. All in all, a walking contradiction with Black Mirror flair and Gryffindor energy!!!! 😊