Hello, potential future friends. I hope you're doing well.

I will note that I don't take the MBTI thing particularly seriously, and I hope that's okay. I find it interesting, and amusing, but it's not something I structure my worldview/behavior/interactions around.

My immediate goal is primarily to just build new friendships. Ideally, one will eventually grow into something serious, but I'm not looking to rush anything. Until that serious thing is found, there is interest in sharing some of the aspects of connection and intimacy absent from life. Falling asleep together, flirting, FWB, whatever you're interested in and comfortable with. (That said, I'm going to assume any interest is only platonic unless you clearly communicate otherwise. Either way, I'd still like to develop as friends for a bit, first.)

There is a pinned post on my profile with some pics and audio of me, if one is interested.

I’m hoping people within ~5yrs of my age (~30-40) will reach out. Discord is my preferred communication platform. Vocal communication would be ideal. I’m hoping for people who are looking to put in the time and effort to get to know one another, to get comfortable with one another, and to build meaningful long term friendships. People who want to spend time hanging out. Chatting, watching something, playing something. Enjoying the comfortable silence of just having a friend around. Most of us have our neurodivergencies, so… people who are empathetic and patient are wonderful.

I'm in Maryland (but I'm usually awake ~2pm-5am EST) I'm a college graduate, with an associates in 3D Simulation and Game Design. Currently trying to make a game of my own with some friends. Been experimenting with video editing a bit lately, too. A lot of focus on personal growth, trying to continue getting into a better place both mentally and physically. I’m not a smoker or drinker, but I do enjoy some edibles. Zero desire to be a parent / have kids.

It can take me a bit of time to relax, warm up, and get comfortable with new people, but I'm frequently complimented on my communication skills, and… I’d like to think I make a really good friend to those who stick it out and get to know me. I find it very easy to be open, honest, and forthcoming, so getting me to talk is easy, but I struggle with asking questions, and the "getting-to-know-you" part. It’s not a lack of interest, just my brain being my brain. I strive to be a considerate, empathetic, and respectful individual, with a focus on making sure that the person I’m interacting with is comfortable, and doing what I can to accommodate.

I'm loving the new season of Mystery Science Theater 3000. They’re doing new events every other Friday, 5pm ET / 8pm PT, and more friends to watch along with would certainly be welcome. (The next is the 24th, if you'd like to watch with some friends.)

I‘m currently caught up on all of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere works, and Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files. Discworld, I‘m working through, on… Last Hero, I believe.

I’m not playing much in a multiplayer capacity right now… I’m trying to get into the 2nd season of Halo Infinite… but eh. We’ll see. I'd love to get more into Board Games. I have Tabletop Simulator, but too little interest among my other friends to really do anything there, so far.

General things I enjoy talking about, in no specific order: Fiction, primarily of the Sci-Fi, Horror, Action, Comedy genres. I like the weird, the strange. Video Games, Comics, TV, Movies, Anime/Manga (One Piece, mostly), Novels. Pop culture, of mostly the nerdy variety. 3D Modeling/Animation and Game Design Philosophy, Religion/Belief (I'm agnostic), Politics (progressive / social democrat). Happy to share photography, art and music (My tastes are eclectic). Thoughts and feelings. Musings on personal growth, existence, perception, reality, society.

I encourage you to poke through my history here, get an idea of other interests/leanings, to help decide if you'd like to reach out or not. And if you're seeing this at some point in the future, pondering if it's been too long, don't. If you're interested, or in need, I hope you'll reach out. Take care, all.