TLDR: I'm looking for a cool life partner to do cool stuff with.

Me - https://imgur.com/a/ApQBsDp (not my bees, unfortunately)

I'm originally from the deep south, but I'm afraid I don't have much of an accent these days. 6’0, white guy with a dad-bod/husky build, beard, a few tattoos, and glasses. My hobbies are primarily nerd stuff - horror movies, board games, video games, TTRPGs like D&D and Pathfinder, anime, manga, etc. I also really enjoy cooking, reading, and annoying my therapist.

I have my life mostly together (like 85'ish percent): I own a neurotic cat, I have a really decent job and an amazing boss, a 401k, and I live alone with said neurotic cat. I consider myself to be an easy-going and progressive person, a sociable introvert (I like hanging out, but I need my alone time to recharge my batteries), and do my best to be empathetic and self-aware. Also not religious and I don't want kids.

I'm a very, very independent person; I've moved cross country solo twice already and I've become an expert at assembling furniture and hanging curtains by myself. I love having my own space, so I'd prefer someone the same way. Like I said before, I really do enjoy hanging out and doing stuff, especially if it's with someone I WANT to be with, I just need to recharge afterwards.

I enjoy easygoing people with a sense of humor as dumb and goofy as mine, who can make themselves laugh. People who are socially responsible, understanding, good at communicating (or at least try to make the effort), and slow to anger are very attractive to me. I usually find arrogance unattractive, as well as conservatism, narcissism, and codependency.

Physically, I tend to gravitate towards more petite women who are shorter than me, but I like most body types. Developing an emotional connection is important to me, even in more casual relationships. I don't think I could be in a serious relationship with someone who is asexual and I am not attracted to overly obese people. I'd also prefer to only talk to people who are single or in ethically non-monogamous/poly relationships - not judging or anything, but being with folks who are in monogamous relationships just isn't my thing. I think I could be in a long distance relationship if I were with the right person, assuming the goal would be to eventually move to the same area together.

Also, happy to answer any questions I didn't cover already!