All these posts looking for "soul mates", "missing pieces", and "emotionally available partners". Well, the last one is certainly understandable...

Clearly things are going swimmingly that we're both looking for love on Reddit, of all places. Don't worry, we can always just say "Target" when anyone asks. It was the scented candle area, and you helped me discern the true difference between "Twilight Rain" and "Summer Ocean". It was love at first sight.

But like...maybe we start without the expectation of a long term relationship? Why burden ourselves with that? At the end of the day, I want a partner with whom I can be my lovable, goofy ass self. "Besties who bang?" Nah, that seems crude. "Well rounded, mature, emotionally available, respectful and loving life partner" seems like an apt description for eHarmony but doesn't have the showmanship I'm looking for. Something in between, then - a friend to laugh with, share the ups and downs with, and cuddle up for scary movie nights because I miss horror films as I don't watch them alone. I'm not scared, honest.

That being said, dating apps are clearly not the greatest place to find that person so hopefully the person I'm searching for is lurking here, among the sea of personals ads and random interspersed ads for cryptocurrency. As written above, I'm 37, and located in the Southern NH/Northern MA area. I'm an awesome dad of 2 that can't have anymore kiddos, so tossing out *both* of those dealbreakers now just in case. I'm funny (clearly), intelligent (usually), and empathetic (to a fault). I absolutely love being outdoors and find happiness in the woods camping or on a nature walk. I also love a good book, trivia night, board/tabletop game, and cooking for others. Seriously, I'm a catch - depending on what you're fishing for.

I'm looking for you, but the problem is I don't know who the hell you are. Seriously - it's annoying knowing you're out there and I have to "look for love". Are you hiding in the bushes or something? If that's the case, here's to hoping my post entices you to come out and say hello. No jump scares, please.

In all seriousness though - I'm just a guy who's done a ton of work on himself in the past few years and I'm looking for that person with whom a connection is easy. Jokes, banter, communication, I want it all and in return I offer matched energies, maturity, and excellent communication. Plus I'm a halfway decent cook, so there's that also. If this post piques your interest, please feel encouraged to reach out and say hello.

Lastly, *please* - NH/MA and local areas only. I've tried LDR's...it's just too hard.