Hi! The world is an existential nightmare, but it could be a nightmare we share together! Nothing says "true love" like passively existing in the same hellscape, passing each other serious "this is fine" vibes.

I'm a professional writer and game designer looking for a life partner. No kids (got the snip), no prior marriages, no addictive substances (except sugar). Pretty far-left political stances.

Ideally, I'd love to meet someone curious, clever, and confident. Bonus points for people with gothy/punk/alternative styles, but that's not a dealbreaker or anything (I would like someone to help me pick out tattoos). I love a faux-combative dynamic with partners - giving each other low-key shit. Life's no fun unless we're being a little fake-mean to each other (Statler and Waldorf vibes, right?) No smokers, please! That is a dealbreaker.

I've been around enough to know what I'm looking for and not to settle. I strive for open communication, patience, honesty, a problem-solving attitude toward conflict, and compassion/empathy/understanding/patience. Self-improvement and being up-front are important to me. Communication has recently been a problem with prospective partners over the last couple years, so I want to stress that I'm not the right fit for someone who's conflict-avoidant or who doesn't approach their partner with the benefit of the doubt. For me, there's no point in a relationship if you can't trust each other and feel safe with each other even when you disagree about something. Just trying to learn and grow with a partner while we complement each other.

Mostly fit (though my cardio is garbo), slender, and 6'0, and I've been told I'm handsome if you like guys with shaved heads- would like to be with someone of a similar build/fitness and generally around my age /- 8 years.

I'm definitely more of a homebody/introvert, but I like walks, swimming, working out, and indoor rock climbing. But you're more likely to find me playing/designing some kind of game or hyperfixating on research. I'm affectionate once I get to know someone - mostly silly though I try to seriously understand things before I joke about them. I try to view life with humor, but I've got anxiety/depression, so I'd prefer to be with someone who at least understands mental health issues.

It generally takes me a minute to warm up to someone until I have a good idea of how we mesh and what kind of affection/banter works well with us. I err on the side of caution and avoid anything being pushy, so let me know if you want me to shift gears!

Benefits of dating me: I don't care about cryptocurrency; I'm a fan of open communication even when things are difficult; I support your right to bodily autonomy; I won't get insecure if you're successful; I've only accidentally raised the dead once; I know how to give people space; I'll dance with you, though I will be exceptionally bad at it

If you weren't driven off by my writing style/density, please give me a holler and we can be snarky weirdos together~ ask me your weirdest "would you rather" hit me with two truths and a lie! (I would really appreciate a picture with your message if you're comfortable with it. I just don't want to waste your time if the attraction's not there!)