I’m a single dad living in New England (a suburb of Boston) and find myself wishing I had more of a social life. I spent the better part of two decades focused on raising my kids and building my business. My kids are growing up and my business is running smoothly and now I’m trying to figure out what to do with myself. I'd love to have new friends, especially nearby so I can have more people to do things together with, and maybe finding a soulmate would be the ultimate.

What am I looking for? Companionship, I think, is the tldr. I’ve experienced enough by myself to know that happiness is only real when shared. I like to travel, for example, I’d like someone who wants to go on long road trips together. Weekends in Vermont, Maine, the Adirondacks. Someone who likes a long drive just to go to a micro brewery, or a tour of wineries on the Pelješac peninsula. Someone who wants to go see bands play live, and actually dance with me. Someone who likes art as much as I do, and can spend a day with me at the Picasso museum without taking their phone out.

I'm an historian, and a carpenter. I'm a great cook. I'm nerdy and I read books. I'm big, (yes, dadbod), and strong, and six feet tall. I'm fifty-six years old now, and have enough free time to put serous effort into building relationships. I have a deep love for animals and nature. I have three dogs. I spend a lot of time out in the woods with them. Sometimes they come along with me on road trips. I like seeking out new experiences, and I like sharing the things I've experienced with the people in my life. And, I want you to share with me what's important in your life.

If it's important to you, I'm a Scorpio (very much so), and an INFP (though sometimes I can be an ENFP as well). I think I got a double dose of empathy, because I seem to feel things more deeply than a lot of people (and yes, I've been called overly sensitive before, mostly by people as they're doing something hurtful). I'm close to my family. Sometimes I'll be spending time with my kids and won't be available. I go to family reunions and spend hours talking with cousins, uncles, aunts. I've been to far too many funerals for family and friends over the past couple years.

I've learned from experience that Trump supporters are not my people. Not that I'd categorize myself as an extreme lefty, but the hatred just doesn't work for me on many levels. I'm not overly political; I consider myself center of the road on a lot of issues, but there are some that I can't compromise. I've done some lobbying, most recently on animal rights issues.

I'm open to chat with anyone. I'm only romantically attracted to women, though, but am very open to friendships with other guys. I've quoted one of my favorite movies in this post, if you spotted it, I may already be in love with you.