I've found a lot in my adventures here so far that most people are so self-absorbed, they are completely concerned with what they can get out of the relationship, instead of thinking what they can give and contribute to the relationship. However, I know for me at the very least I'm very supportive and affectionate and will comfort you on your down days. I'm a great listener as well. I'll also offer advice or solutions on the rare occasion that you would like that, but ultimately I just want to support you and love you and reassure you the best I can. I just want to find someone out there who does the same and wants to have a real partnership where we both support each other.

I have so many thoughts and feelings about things that I'm passionate about that I'm always wanting to share with someone as well. It could be a movie, anime, or a video game, but a lot of times it's music. Whether it's some lyrics that hit home for me, or a particular melody or instrument (I did play sax for 8 years and have been dabbling in bass guitar recently), or if it's a song that reminds me of someone I've lost. It would be great to have a partner who not only liked hearing about all my ramblings but also had some of their own. You may have similar interests or it might be something completely different, but just hearing someone be passionate about something is always fascinating to me. I usually feel the closest connection with someone when we can share things like that with each other. I also just value kindness and genuineness and someone who doesn't take life too seriously. Oh, and if you enjoy really stupid jokes and goofiness, I have plenty of that as well. It may just take a bit for it to come out. I have a really big family that has influenced my sense of humor a lot, I'd say.

A bit more background about myself so you know what you're getting into: I worked as a software engineer for about 4 years but have been going through a whole journey with depression the past 3 years or so. I won't get into the details at the moment but I'm very open about it and willing to share if you're curious. Anyway, I am currently taking some online classes and getting ready to go back to my career as a software engineer withing the next 1-2 months. My depression has also been steadily getting better, and while I'm not quite where I want to be, I am making progress. I'm also in the process of losing weight that I gained from all of this, but I feel I have plenty to offer as a partner and person as I am right now. So while I may not look exactly how I want at the moment, I'm OK with it and I know I'll get there. Either way, I can send a picture. I'm 6'3" with thick, medium-length brown hair (that's starting to go gray), green eyes, glasses, clean-shaven, and multiple ear piercings but no other piercings or tattoos.

Probably my only real dealbreaker is anyone who is very religious or who has kids or wants kids. I'm fairly certain I don't want kids, personally. Figured I should mention it so it's not a bummer later when disagreeing on it haha. I'm an open book if you have any other questions. I'd love to hear from you!