Hello there! I hope everyone is doing well. If you decided to look at this, I hope you've grabbed a seat, and maybe even a snack, because this could be a bit of a read...maybe.

It took me a long time to get here, and by here I mean in a place where I'm comfortable with myself, and content with my own company. I'm actually not bothered being alone. Now you may be thinking "Then why even post here?? GOTCHA!!" lol, which is a fair point. Yes I'm ok being alone, but that doesn't mean I'm not interested in a relationship. Who wouldn't want the opportunity to share a life with someone? Share in silly banter? Play and tease with? Hold while falling asleep? Hell, even one of those 20 second hugs. Alone is good when you've become content with yourself, but with the right person? Could be even better. Will I find it on reddit? Who's to say? I figure my odds on here can't be worse than anywhere else.

So a quick blurb, and this may be where you stop reading. I am transparent to the point that you'd think my cologne(if I wore it) was windex. So I'm going to bring up 3 things that could be potential "nope" factors. If they are, than I wish you the best, but here they are.

1. I smoke. It's a habit I do want to break in the next year, but with my career change and the stress of this new career, it helps.

2. I have a 7 year old son. I don't have him full time, but he is(and always will be) and important part of my life. Plus, he's just awesome.

3. If you are MAGA, just move along. Sorry, I'm not big on politics, but that is one idealogy I can't stomach.

Still here? Cool! I won't go into a full life synopsis, but I'll give you the shortish version of me.

-I work a lot(55 hours on average), and have no problems with that. I enjoy what I do, and try to make a point to enjoy my down time.

-I am "dadbod" approved. I've lost a lot of weight over the past year, and I'm quite proud of that. I've been heavy most of my life, so I'm proud of it. That said, I'm also pretty content with my current state. I'm pretty healthy, but I'm going to enjoy a burger or some pizza now and then. As for my looks? Being honest, I'd say a 5. I don't think I'm a goblin, but I definitely wouldn't have gotten any modeling contracts at my peak. If I really focused on things like skin care or dressing "sharp" I'd probably be a 6.....ok, 5.5.

-Hiking and photography are 2 favorite hobbies of mine(and generally go hand in hand). I see a lot of people talk about traveling. Well...it's not that I don't like it, but I'm actually pretty content where I am. There are a few states I'd like to visit, and I'd love to visit Ireland and Japan, but if I don't? It's not the end of the world for me. When I'm home I enjoy reading, watching all kinds of things, from documentaries to silly crap on YouTube. Oh yeah! I can also cook! I'm hardly a chef, but I've received compliments on what I've made.

-I'm introverted, stoic, and tend to be quiet around most people. I eventually open up once I've been around people long enough, but have been told I come off as unapproachable. I'm often in my own head a lot, unless someone pulls me out of there. I have a dark and dry sense of humor.

That should give you some idea of what you're working with here, so what am I looking for?

-Someone between the ages of 30-45. There is some flexibility there.

-similar body aspects as me; cares about their health and body, but not afraid to have the occasional spoil.

-Honesty and respect. These are essential and inflexible.

Finally, as a courtesy, if you decide to contact, but decide there isn't a vibe? Don't ghost. It's rude. Just tell me you're not feeling it. I can handle it, and will wish you well.

Hope to hear from you!