Semi-normal slightly boring chick seeks fellow semi-normal slightly boring dude for the long term.

Are you tired of (online) dating and looking to delete all the apps (I want to say burn them but that feels a bit dramatic)? Great, then we have something in common!

Seeking: Looking my last first date, a person who’s also looking for their ‘person’,  wants to throw all their chips in and take a leap of faith. You would eventually relocate to join me in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Someone whose (somewhat) local or in Europe and doesn’t require a visa to live in Netherlands.

A partner in crime….Yeah, no. Whilst I am an excellent planner, crime sounds like a lot of effort and would ruin my very corporate career. I both love and loathe the saying, ‘every pot has it’s lid’, I’m never sure if I’m the pot or the lid(?). I’m looking more for the Richard to my Hyacinth Bucket.

About you: You are able to initiate and hold a conversation and can discuss everything and nothing. Are able to agree to disagree and do not take things personally. You enjoy the small pleasures in life, like naps and lie ins.
* You are 42
* Are located in Europe and do not require a visa to live in the EU or NLs
* Childfree with no interest in having children
*Not really bothered by body type or height  
* You have a job, not bothered by what it is, as long as you’re somewhat happy with what you do
* I’m not a fan of beards but your body, your choice
* You believe in marriage and this is your end goal
* Flexible in approach – I was once told ‘You need to date someone who is flexible, because you are not’, this was/is a very true statement.

About me: Dirty foreigner whose been in the Netherlands for over 7 years, a cat lady who adores her two very pampered princesses (cat hair is life!) and has false hope of finding and settling down with her ‘person’.
* I’m 5’10 (179), curvy and clumsy (embarrassingly clumsy)
* Sometimes creative, I cook and bake
* I’m neurodiverse, am very routine/habit orientated and sensory sensitive
* I’m a bit like a 90 year old lady, I get up early and equally go to bed early, I hate mornings but I’m not really a night owl either
* Not outdoorsy, camping is my idea of hell, however I would never discourage someone else from doing it, just not with me. Having said that, I live near a lake/park and enjoy the walk around it (weather permitting) and feeding the ducks/swans/birds
* I’m NOT a minimalist (I rarely buy 1 of anything) or a tree hugger/eco warrior and only use 4-5 ply toilet paper
* Childfree but also not child friendly in any way

I prioritise self-care, mental health and being the best version of myself. I try not to be defined by my past and or allow negative/toxic behaviours to repeat themselves. I do this by asking myself questions like, ‘Is this a toxic/unhealthy habit that I want to keep repeating?’, “Am I being passive aggressive?” or ‘Is this thought valid, does it add value or am I jumping to inaccurate conclusions and spiralling?”. I am looking for someone who has a similar attitude/approach.
I am not looking for perfection, I prefer imperfection. I am absolutely in no way perfect. Sometimes I ask myself if I’m being a dick, the answer is yes and I carry on anyway. Or I spiral in a negative thought knowing it adds no value and Im just hurting my own feelings. I make mistakes regularly enough (that I don’t always learn from), its being able to take accountability, apologise and understand how to move forward that I apply to myself and value in others.

Here is what I hope is a honest and maybe slightly humorous  presentation about myself.

If you’ve made it this far, well done, give yourself a wee pat yourself on the back.

If you've read something that has piqued your interest or you relate to, send me a message with a photo and tell me a little bit about yourself and we'll take it from there.

For those where we aren’t a match, I wish you success in finding your person and creating the future you both seek!