Hello there,

Like many of you, I've scrolled through countless posts on this sub, and perhaps like you, I'm tired of feeling invisible in my own life. This morning, I left home to the usual chorus of "please can you..." and "will you mind...", with no one to even wish me a good day. It made me long for a connection where I feel seen and appreciated for who I am.

Maybe that someone is you. Maybe you'll see me here, all the way in South Africa (GMT 2), and realize we have something special. I love expressing myself, whether it's through writing (like this post!), actions, or simply being of service to someone I care about. I truly thrive when I feel like I'm contributing to a partnership where we both value and appreciate each other.

If you could really see me, you'd notice my love for animals. My small home has been taken over by birds, dogs, a cat, and even a little red lobster! I was never a cat person – actually, I used to despise them – but this little rescue has completely stolen my heart. I'm also quite playful and competitive. I'd love a partner who can challenge me in a game of chess, Scrabble, or anything else we can play across the distance. Or maybe you're a bookworm? We could share a virtual book club, discussing plots and characters (and maybe even placing a friendly wager on whodunnit!).

You'd see that I'm tall, with a son who's the absolute best part about me. He says I'm so tall I can touch the clouds! I'm an introvert who enjoys making things with my hands, even if I'm not always good at it. There's something satisfying about seeing my cat curled up on a bed I made for her. I also like to run when the weather cooperates (it's freezing here right now, so my motivation has taken a dip).

What am I looking for? Someone who sees me, appreciates me, and wants to be loved hard by someone who's willing to put in the effort. Someone who understands that the initial spark is just the beginning, and who wants to build something truly amazing for the long haul. Someone who's interesting, engaging, and willing to share life's adventures with a goofy, serious, often confusing, but always hardworking romantic.

If this resonates with you, and you're tired of feeling invisible too, please say "Hello". Let's see if we can create that spark and build something truly special.

Imagine, six months from now, you wake up with a smile, your laughter rings a little louder, and there's a new, almost invisible, glow about you. People notice, but you just smile mysteriously. The secret? It's me. It's us. It's the connection we built, starting with a simple "Hello".