Hello there fellow Redditors. I am absolutely the last person anyone would ever suspect to be posting here.  And you’re probably the last person anyone would suspect reading these. Realistically, the odds are probably stacked against us.  But we won’t know unless we try, right? I’m particularly interested in the longtime lurkers.  I have this theory that you never reply because most of the posts are absolute garbage.  You know your worth and refuse to settle.  I like that.  Hopefully, you can see that this post is different and worth your attention.

I know my worth as well. I'm highly educated, professional, successful, and have a strong EQ. I run a sales and marketing team for a technology
company. All sorts of AI, ML, and automation. Super cool stuff. I really enjoy what I do, and have a terrific team. When I'm not traveling all over the country, I'll do my Zoom calls and emails from my home office in the upper Midwest.

I'm a dad of two college-aged girls and have a fantastic relationship with them.
We're fun, loving, trusting, and we talk openly about relationships, the world,
goals, struggles, and just life in general.

Physically, I look better than guys half my age. I take care of myself. I workout regularly and participate in summer triathlons....swim, bike, and run.  Although I don’t care much for the running part.  I also lift weights a few days a week so I have arms, chest and broad shoulders.  I stand a statuesque 5’8”, weigh 175lb, and have hazel eyes.  (Probably not the match for Girl on Couch. Bonus points if you get the reference). I’m told my eyes are kind of reverse-hazel(?)  I don’t even know what that means, but people say they look cool.  I have all my teeth (in my mouth), all my hair (on my head), and none on my back.  When it gets a pinch too long it starts to look a little bed-heady. Usually that’s when I get lots of fun compliments. My skin is fair, soft, and smooth.  I trim my nails, groom properly, and use good products. And I say this in my post because this is Reddit, and well, you know. Rest assured I have no surprise disfigurements.  Glasses for distance and clean shaven face.  Although I’ll go a few days here and there wearing a little scruff.

My story is probably like so many of yours.  I won’t go too, too deep. But happy to if we start chatting.  I grew up in a loving home, but my parents thought they always knew what was best for me.  So I didn’t have much of a voice as I kid.  I was “good and perfect” and was always trying to please everyone BUT me.  So as a result, I married too young.  It sure made everyone happy, but I always felt empty.  I figured it would just get better with time.  You can guess how well that turned out.  So I looked outside to get my wants and needs met.  Emotional, physical, and intellectual. This is not my first rodeo.  In fact, I had a long-term AP.  That could be a whole different post for a narcissist self-help community.  Anyhoo, today I would say I’m in a roommate situation more than anything else.

So you’ve made it this far and I’ve held your attention. Great! I do sincerely appreciate you sticking around when there are so many posts to read. Now for the part about what I’m looking for.  Ideally, you’re in your 30s or 40s.  It’s not a hard rule.  I’ll go /-, but I generally enjoy women a little younger than me.  You’re white, smart, curious, passionate, and you’re old enough to know what you want.  You settled before and you’ll be damned if you’re going to settle again. You’re in touch with your feelings and understand how to communicate. You’ve been down this AP road before and have previously found success because you understand the dynamics, excitement, and possibilities. You’re physically fit and take care of yourself. Perfect?  Absolutely not.  But you should value what you see in the mirror and celebrating yourself. If you need to lose a few extra pounds still or are just starting to work on yourself, I’m sorry, but I’m probably not the right guy for you. 

I’m looking for a best friend and a lover.  Not many. Only one. I’m not a 9-5 person.  You can expect to get communications often.  You can expect understanding when life throws you a curveball. I’m dependable and know that trust is earned. I’m well read and well traveled and can talk for hours about almost anything. I want to learn about you and share details about myself too. And if we discover we have sensational chemistry and start to lay down a solid foundation then that should translate into sensational intimacy.  I’m sexually very open and have a very strong libido as well.  I don’t have hangups and love to explore all the kinks and desires that we keep bottled up. I’m a pleaser and get my satisfaction when I know my partner is getting what she needs.

As far as your location, I’m open.  I’m in Minnesota / upper midwest / CST, but I have the flexibility to travel anywhere and as often as I want. CA and TX are frequent destinations among others. I know there are a lot of women who only want local.  I can respect that.  But I don’t think there are many guys with both the means and flexibility like I have. 

You’ve been a longtime lurker waiting to finally find a post that resonates with you. Maybe this is the one. Maybe this is the time. It’s low risk with the potential for very high reward. Come say hi, won’t you?