I am a single father of two kiddos in the Atlanta area. Got divorced in 2020 (fun year all around) and it was admittedly a very fucking hard adjustment the first six months. Ultimately though, I reflected, I learned, and I grew. And since spring of 2021 I've improved mental and physical health a lot. Still very much a work in progress but damn proud of how far I've come. And I co-parent very well with my ex who is an incredible mother and good friend.

I'm 6'3, 237 lbs and pretty broad with a definite dad bod but a much better one than I had 60 lbs ago. Looking to lose another 20-25 lbs ultimately while continuing to add some more muscle. Keeping active is important to me. It's easier March-October, though, when the weather is warmer and the days are longer as I like to go out in the evenings. Basketball and semi-brisk long walks are my go-to activities. In the summertime, I average 7-10 hours or really sweaty ass exercise per week.

Typically, I have my kids 2 or 3 weekends per month which means I'm on my own 80% of my time. I work from home and can often go days without really talking to someone in person. INFP over here. That said, I definitely have my share of social skills. I'm very communicative, empathetic, perceptive, and extremely outgoing with friends or more.

Growing up, I was the funny kid in class who made being funny his entire identity because I was terrified to be real with others (and especially myself). In terms of opening up these days, I'm on the complete other side of the spectrum. I share. I overshare. I probably ask way too many personal questions as they come to me because I'm genuinely curious and like to better understand others. And if I like you, you will definitely know it. I like to show my appreciation- including with friends. I make shitty customized memes on the fly to hopefully get a smile. I leave long voice notes in an attempt to better express my thoughts but I also usually end up rambling a bit. I like to read to people sometimes. It calms them and me. I'm told I have a comforting voice.

I've also been told I am a bit different. An oxymoron and a regular moron occasionally. I'm intense but chill. Insecure but oddly confident. Someone once called me "the right amount of pretentious" and I liked it because I am pretentious like that. I'm a cynical optimist. A wholesome perv. A romantic realist. I will fantasize quickly but take things slowly. I hate being thought of as funny first but I want nothing more than to make you laugh. And the most jealous I get is when another man makes my partner laugh.

Anyway, that's a good idea of who I am. As for you...

I don't particularly have a type. Especially since I think friendship is the best foundation for any relationship. That said, I am more attracted to those that are more health-conscious of body and mind or getting there like I am. Self-improvement and self-awareness are sexy as fuck. Like I said, it's been a bit of a journey for me these last two years and I need to keep moving forward. I need to keep growing as a person, father, friend and hopefully partner one day. I need to keep with a reasonably active lifestyle and plan to do so for as long as I can in life.

Other than that, I need someone who values empathy, honesty, intimacy and really dumb smart humor. And lastly I need someone that overshares themselves and gives a damn and tries and it shows.

I know I have my many flaws, but I also have quite a bit to give. And I hope you'd feel the same way about yourself.

Cheers.